Slovak employers warn: without migration, economy in red, firms exit

Martin Hošták of the Republic Union of Employers warns that Slovakia's economy will deteriorate and companies will leave unless migration is allowed, criticizing the government's lack of communication on budget and growth measures. He also notes the state has about a thousand institutions, many redundant, and that civil servant numbers have risen by 100,000 in 15 years despite promises to cut. The statement reflects business concerns over fiscal consolidation and labor shortages, but no concrete policy change is reported.