(Sir Europe - Bratislava) – The current development of society, proposals for consolidation of public financing, and possible reduction in the number of state holidays were among the topics discussed yesterday during the meeting between prime minister of Slovakia Robert Fico and the delegation of the Bishops’ Conference of Slovakia led by its president, Mons. Stanislav Zvolensky. The premier informed representatives of the Catholic Church about the suggestion of employers to reduce the current number of state holidays in Slovakia. The prelates expressed their disagreement in regard to this matter, emphasizing the importance of holidays for the life of society. “We understand them as spiritual roots necessary to the actual existence of society, as a great opportunity to motivate people who gain spiritual energy during work-free days to be able to cope with the difficulties of everyday life”, explains Mons. Zvolensky. (continued)

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