Despite the recent economic slowdown , the authorities should continue to avoid excessive fiscal deficits and proceed with fiscal consolidation so as to reach their mediumterm budgetary objective as soon as possible . Further efforts should be made in Slovakia to underpin external competitiveness and strengthen economic resilience . ###>Les rendements des emprunts publics à long terme ont diminué ces dernières années , reflétant la solidité de la confiance des marchés dans les évolutions économiques en Slovaquie .