Michal Ukropec: The “Good Old Days” Are Just a Trick of Memory – Slovakia Has Made Brutal Progress Since 1989

Michal Ukropec, a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation leader, believes that Slovakia’s economic and industrial future depends on strategic global positioning rather than nostalgia for the past. A firm advocate for education reform, he argues that half of Slovakia’s teachers should be replaced, while the rest should receive double the salary to make teaching a more attractive profession.

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Having started his own business in high school and hiring employees during university, Ukropec now runs a global Slovak company, negotiating deals with some of the biggest names in international business. He stresses that Slovakia must invest in research, education, and innovation to prevent further brain drain and secure its place in an increasingly competitive world.

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"The so-called ‘golden days’ are just a consequence of our bad memory. The progress since 1989 has been bruta - not thanks to governments, but despite them."
- Michal Ukropec

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With Central Europe’s economic outlook uncertain, Ukropec warns that without serious investment in education and industrial innovation, Slovakia risks falling behind in the global market. Waiting to hit rock bottom before improving is not a winning strategy.

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