The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

A worsening fiscal position and challenges for the macro-economic outlook drive the downgrade. Membership in the EU and euro area, a competitive, export-oriented industrial base remain credit strengths.

An uncertain policy framework, unfinished energy supply diversification and fragile external demand anchor the Negative Outlook. Membership in the EU and euro area, strong fiscal discipline and moderate public debt support the ratings.

Monitoring review announcement.

Rising energy supply risks, weakening macroeconomic prospects amid higher political uncertainty drive the Outlook change. EU fund inflows, strong fiscal discipline, and moderate public debt are key credit strengths.

No action has been taken on Slovakia following a monitoring review

An improved public finance outlook drives the Outlook change. External vulnerabilities and unfavourable demographics remain credit challenges.

Monitoring review announcement

No action has been taken on Slovakia following a monitoring review.

External vulnerabilities and deterioration in fiscal dynamics exacerbated by the Covid-19 shock drive the Outlook change. Still-moderate public debt levels and euro area membership are credit strengths.