The energy mix has shifted progressively from coal to renewables
Total final energy consumption increased mainly in buildings and transport sectors
Slovakia is on track to meet its air pollution reduction commitments
High levels of fine particulate pollution affect the population
Surface water quality must improve to achieve good status
Waste generation has increased, and the landfilling rate remains high
Slovakia has many infringements of EU environmental law, especially on water and waste
The green part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan focuses on energy efficiency and sustainable transport
Response to the energy crisis has focused on untargeted price support measures
Expenditure on waste has risen, while investment in wastewater treatment has fallen
Revenue from environmentally related taxes has varied in line with transport activity
Effective carbon rates are below the EU average
Until recently, fossil fuel subsidies have mainly benefited coal