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Slovakia social benefit and child welfare legislative reform

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2026-08-26 06:48 UTC → 2026-08-27 15:50 UTC · added removed

The Slovak government is considering legislative reforms targeting social benefits and child welfare. Initial proposals from the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family focus on combating has submitted a legislative package to the government to combat truancy and the misuse of social support. These measures include the potential suspension A key component of child benefits for parents if compulsory school attendance is neglected, and the possibility of redirecting funds to municipalities to support families in such cases. The plan also aims to prevent proposal involves addressing fictitious foster care and preventing the abuse of child benefits by non-resident foreign nationals from third countries who do not reside countries. To address truancy, the Ministry proposes that if a child fails to attend school, a municipality may be designated as a special recipient of the child benefit for an initial three-month period. The municipality would then determine how to utilize these funds for the family’s benefit. If truancy continues, payments to the parents would be suspended in Slovakia. Subsequent deliberations expanded on subsequent three-month increments until the issue is resolved. Parallel to these themes, social policy reviews, the government is also considering an amendment that could to extend child benefit payments to university students up to the age of 26. However, this proposal also includes This remains tied to stricter residency requirements for children of workers from third countries, foreign workers, mandating either permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia to qualify qualify, alongside provisions that allow for benefits. the suspension of benefits if parental duties or school attendance are neglected.

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  1. 2026-08-27 15:50 UTC Slovakia social benefit and child welfare legislative reform
  2. 2026-08-26 06:48 UTC Slovakia social benefit and child welfare legislative reform

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