AmCham Slovakia has a powerful and direct legislative impact in Slovakia, supporting the continuous improvement of business environment in Slovakia for more than 25 years.
Continual development of the business environment in Slovakia through Committees and other initiatives.
Pillars
AmCham´s mission is to improve the business environment in Slovakia and
increase the country´s competitiveness. By combining our members´ focus
and expertise with most crucial areas for the country we focus our
advocacy efforts on the following four pillars:
Regions #eastinnovation
People #skills4future
Institutions #ruleoflaw
Innovations #InnovativeSlovakia
Policy/Advocacy Platforms
Rule of Law Initiative #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Construction Law Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Natália Spodniak
- +421 902 912 000
- natalia.spodniak@amcham.sk
Civil Code Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Public Procurement Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Restructuring and Insolvency Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Tax Committee #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Business Service Center Forum #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Business Academic Cooperation Committee #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Employment & Social Affairs Committee #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Dominika Komárová
- +421 947 939 030
- dominika.komarova@amcham.sk
AIslovakIA #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Martina Slabejová
- martina.slabejova@amcham.sk
Digital Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Sustainability and Resilience Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Health Care Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Dominika Komárová
- +421 947 939 030
- dominika.komarova@amcham.sk
Eastern Slovakia’s Business Potential #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
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- Ján Jaš
- +421 947 948 008
- jan.jas@amcham.sk
Manufacturing Committee #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
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- Ján Jaš
- +421 947 948 008
- jan.jas@amcham.sk
News and Updates
Are the emotions in the room with us? Yes, they are. In offices too.
Organizations do not suffer from people having human emotions. They suffer when people do not know what to do with them.
Emotions appear in conversations, deadlines, decisions,
misunderstandings and difficult situations. We cannot switch them off,
but we can learn how to work with them.
July 21, 2026
AmCham Slovakia Submits Position on the Targeted Revision of MDR and IVDR
AmCham Slovakia has submitted its position to the European Commission on
the targeted revision of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
(MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical
devices (IVDR).
July 20, 2026
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Access to Medicines in Slovakia: Systemic Risks Affecting Patients
Access to modern treatment in Slovakia depends on how the medicine
reimbursement system is designed and implemented. Although the debate
often focuses on technical concepts such as reimbursement
categorization, cost-effectiveness, and thresholds, their impact is
direct: they determine whether patients can access necessary treatment
in a timely, predictable, and equitable way through public health
insurance.
July 16, 2026
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Čechová & Partners Celebrates 25 Years of Membership in Lex Mundi
Čechová & Partners is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its
membership in Lex Mundi, the largest and oldest global network of
independent law firms, with a presence in more than 125 countries
worldwide.
June 23, 2026
Tax Manifesto 2026
AmCham Slovakia presents the Tax Manifesto 2026, a policy paper prepared
by the AmCham Tax Committee in cooperation with member companies and
tax experts.
June 22, 2026
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Nationwide Employer Survey 2025/2026
The Slovak labour market is currently facing a number of significant
challenges, ranging from labour shortages and an ageing population to
rising wage costs, new legislative requirements, and changing employer
needs.
June 15, 2026
AmCham Slovakia Submits Position on the Targeted Revision of MDR and IVDR
AmCham Slovakia has submitted its position to the European Commission on
the targeted revision of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
(MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical
devices (IVDR).
July 20, 2026
Download PDF
Access to Medicines in Slovakia: Systemic Risks Affecting Patients
Access to modern treatment in Slovakia depends on how the medicine
reimbursement system is designed and implemented. Although the debate
often focuses on technical concepts such as reimbursement
categorization, cost-effectiveness, and thresholds, their impact is
direct: they determine whether patients can access necessary treatment
in a timely, predictable, and equitable way through public health
insurance.
July 16, 2026
Download PDF
Tax Manifesto 2026
AmCham Slovakia presents the Tax Manifesto 2026, a policy paper prepared
by the AmCham Tax Committee in cooperation with member companies and
tax experts.
June 22, 2026
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Who is Who Almanac 2026: Voices shaping the future of Slovak economy.
Download and enjoy more than 40 interviews with top leaders of our
AmCham member companies - the leaders of the Slovak business community.
May 19, 2026
Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation with the National Security Authority
On May 5, AmCham Slovakia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with
the National Security Authority (NSA) in the field of cybersecurity.
May 05, 2026
Crisis Management & Fraud Investigation in the BSCF industry: Policy Paper
AmCham´s Business Service Center Forum (BSCF), in close cooperation with
Kinstellar and Deloitte, has recently published its policy paper
providing a practical set of recommendations for compliance, legal,
audit, and operational leaders working in business services and a
captive finance environment.
May 04, 2026
Are the emotions in the room with us? Yes, they are. In offices too.
Organizations do not suffer from people having human emotions. They suffer when people do not know what to do with them.
Emotions appear in conversations, deadlines, decisions,
misunderstandings and difficult situations. We cannot switch them off,
but we can learn how to work with them.
July 21, 2026
Čechová & Partners Celebrates 25 Years of Membership in Lex Mundi
Čechová & Partners is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its
membership in Lex Mundi, the largest and oldest global network of
independent law firms, with a presence in more than 125 countries
worldwide.
June 23, 2026
Nationwide Employer Survey 2025/2026
The Slovak labour market is currently facing a number of significant
challenges, ranging from labour shortages and an ageing population to
rising wage costs, new legislative requirements, and changing employer
needs.
June 15, 2026
Penta Real Estate introduces Chalupkova through the soundtrack of downtown
A city is shaped by more than just its buildings, streets, and public
spaces. Its character is also defined by the small everyday moments we
often take for granted. The sound of a bicycle on the morning commute,
the buzz of a café, the clink of a spoon against a coffee cup, or the
steady rhythm of traffic lights.
June 10, 2026
Companies' hiring plans have weakened significantly
The greatest demand for employees is expected in Hospitality and Automotive
June 10, 2026
CMS wins at CBRE Office of the Year Awards in ESG category in Slovakia, Bratislava
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (CMNO) is pleased to announce that
its new Bratislava office, located at Pribinova 34, has been recognised
at the CBRE Office of the Year Awards, winning the ESG category.
June 05, 2026
August 23, 2023
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Legislative & Policy Update - August 2023
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June 20, 2023
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Legislative & Policy Update - June 2023
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May 18, 2023
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Legislative & Policy Update - May 2023
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April 19, 2023
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Legislative & Policy Update - April 2023
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March 15, 2023
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Legislative & Policy Update - March 2023
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February 23, 2023
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Legislative & Policy Update - February 2023
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Policy process
Work in Committees and Task Forces
Voluntary participation, no entitlement for compensation.Voluntary participation, no entitlement for compensation.
Chairperson – elected by members of the Committee, approved by the Board
Two (2) Vice Chairs – assists with coordination, in the absence of the Chair takes over the leadership
Chairperson – elected by members of the Committee, approved by the Board
Two (2) Vice Chairs – assists with coordination, in the absence of the Chair takes over the leadership
- Meetings – should be on a regular basis, preferably once a quarter
- Agenda – prepared by C. Coordinator a few working days in advance
- Minutes – Actions and Decisions – sent to C. members within 7 working days after the meeting
Every advocacy initiative should be accompanied by an Advocacy Plan, available at the members only website area, containing:
- Advocacy Tool – Position Papers, Policy Briefs, Press Releases
- Target Audience – Government, Parliament, Stakeholders
- Timeframe – adapted to the AmCham rules and procedures, legislative process or other processes of concern
- Possible Coalitions – Foreign Chambers of Commerce in SR, business alliances, organizations or federations
- Leadership and Issue – Ownership - Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Spokespersons
Standard approval procedure
In case an urgent Position of AmCham needs to be released – two working days. The fast-track procedure has been amended on the Board Meeting in Oct. 2007.
- First stage - pre-draft of a Position Statement, written by a member or committee coordinator is circulated among AmCham members that have expressed interest in the given topic. Comments to be submitted within 5 working days.
- Second stage - members’ suggestions incorporated and an appropriate wording of the position formulated. The second stage shall not exceed 3 working days.
- Third (final) stage - final draft circulated among members and AmCham Board Members for their review. Conflicting requirements to be resolved by the coordinator. The final stage must not last more than 5 working days. Not responding within this timeframe is considered as an approval.
In case an urgent Position of AmCham needs to be released – two working days. The fast-track procedure has been amended on the Board Meeting in Oct. 2007.
- First phase (24 hours – one working day): AmCham consults the proposed Statement (and enclosed Advocacy Plan / Strategy if applicable) with Members of the Board Policy / Advocacy Standing Committee; potential comments and subsequent approval of at least three Members of the Policy Standing Committee and at least one Member of the AmCham Executive Committee are needed within a 24-hour period. In addition, an Executive Sponsor from within the Board must be identified for each initiative.
- Second phase (48 hours – two working days): AmCham sends the draft of the Position Statement in the version approved by the Policy Standing Committee to the full Board. This stage should not last more than two working days. Not responding within this timeframe is considered as approval. Unless a member involved in the process is not happy with the final version, the position paper can be released.
Election Process
A Committee coordinator (member of AmCham policy team) is responsible for conducting a transparent and smooth process of nominations, digital voting via email/Google sheets and announcement of the results.
Committee Election Process:
- A leadership of each committee will be voted by members of a respective committee after two calendar years.
- Only committee members are allowed to run for the elections and have a right to vote.
- Each company would have 1 vote (filling out 1 election ballot giving their preferential vote to 1 chair and 1 vice-chair).
- Chairs and vicechairs are allowed to run for reelection without any limit on the number of terms.
- The Board reserves the right to dismiss a chair and/or vicechair of a committee in case of serious breach of ethical principles and/or lack of professional competency and/ or capacity to lead the committee.
Testimonials
The Business Academic Committee is one of the most active groups at Amcham and our members have contributed many ideas that have turned into actions and concrete results with a very high success rate. We have a constant dialogue with the Ministry of Education and influence decisions that have an effect on all Amcham members. We provide forums where the best and brightest students from our Universities can find their match in the Business world. We bring Deans and Professors in the same room with CEOs to exchange ideas and foster communication. We have success stories that speak for themselves: students turned into interns, interns turned into new hires and on their path to be our future leaders.
—Martin Kardoš, CSI Leasing
Infrastructure as Destiny
“There is a question I am often asked: why does Slovakia still seem to operate at two different speeds? Why does economic vitality seem to concentrate in the west while entire regions in the east wait — for investment, connections or opportunity...”
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