Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001048/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Tomislav Sokol (PPE), Zala Tomašič (PPE), Matej Tonin (PPE), Romana Tomc (PPE), Milan Zver (PPE)
The parliament of the Republic of Slovenia is currently considering an amendment to the Health Services Act to prohibit healthcare workers employed in public institutions from providing market-based healthcare services and operating as private healthcare providers. It also strictly limits working at more than one public healthcare institution at a time. Under the proposed law, anyone wishing to operate as a healthcare provider will be required to have two years of work experience, regardless of whether they hold a licence certifying their competence for independent medical practice. The government has ignored objections from medical professionals and national medical organisations, and is proceeding with the legislative process to amend the Health Services Act.
- 1.Does the Commission consider that the proposed amendments to Slovenia’s Health Services Act might create a barrier to the free movement of services promoted by the Treaty on European Union?
- 2.Does the Commission believe the proposed restrictions will negatively impact the free movement of healthcare workers within the EU?
- 3.How does the Commission plan to monitor legislative developments in Slovenia to ensure that concerns raised by medical professionals and national organisations are considered?
Submitted: 11.3.2025