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The European Commission has initiated an infringement procedure against Slovakia (INFR(2023)2118) due to the imposition of mandatory prior notification requirements on the export of specific agricultural commodities. Under this legislation, exporters must inform Slovak authorities in advance about exports exceeding 400 tonnes per month. This notification system is aimed at assessing potential threats to domestic food security by monitoring stock levels. The Commission views this measure as incompatible with EU regulations governing agricultural product markets and export rules. Slovakia has a two-month window to respond to the Commission's concerns.