Martin Kahanec, co-founder and scientific director of the Central European Labour Studies Institute (CELSI), spoke with Marianna Onuferová for Denník N about expectations for the new U.S. president, Donald Trump, how his new tariffs might impact Slovak industry, the poor state of Slovakia's economy, the devastating consequences of leaving the EU, as well as the failures of elites who perpetuate narratives of failure and despair.

Slovakia's economy is not in good shape, with numerous challenges. Public finances are in poor condition, and the country lags behind in innovation, Kahanec stated in the interview. However, he also emphasized that not everything in Slovakia is failing and that leaving is not a solution.

"We need to focus on solving problems at home and perhaps take some self-reflection: are we doing things right? Do we understand what's happening? Are we fulfilling our role in society in a way that moves it forward, or are we merely reinforcing negative trends?" Kahanec stressed.

You can read and listen to the interview at: https://e.dennikn.sk/4422731/reci-o-vystupeni-z-eu-su-zly-signal-aj-pre-inovatorov-a-talenty-hovori-profesor-ekonomie-kahanec-podcast/