Key Initiatives and Tools

1. National Project “NP PARTI” (2017–2020)

Implemented by the Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Government for Civil Society, this project:

• Piloted 12 participatory projects across national, regional, and local levels
• Included themes such as open data, youth participation, and digital democracy
• Resulted in:
  • Participatory budgeting in over 60 municipalities and 4 self-governing regions
  • A pilot scheme for participatory budgeting in secondary schools (e.g., Trenčín Region, 2019)
  • Expansion to primary and secondary schools in Bratislava, Trnava, and Trenčín regions in 2020

2. Digital Platforms for Civic Engagement

• Slov-Lex: A national platform allowing citizens to comment on draft legislation
• Decidim and other open-source tools used by municipalities for participatory processes
• Local government websites and apps provide information and feedback channels for public policy-making

Youth-Specific E-Participation

As of 2025, Slovakia does not have a dedicated Youth-Specific E-Participation tool. While young people can engage in general digital civic platforms—such as commenting on legislation via Slov-Lex or participating in municipal participatory budgeting—there is currently no national digital tool or platform designed exclusively for youth civic engagement.

Youth involvement in e-participation is typically facilitated through:

• General-purpose platforms used by all citizens
• School-based participatory budgeting pilots
• EU-funded projects like Erasmus+ Youth, which may include digital components.

Strategic Framework

Slovakia’s National Digital Decade Strategic Roadmap outlines the country’s commitment to:

• Enhancing digital public services
• Increasing digital literacy and civic engagement
• Supporting youth participation in digital governance-