UPDATE 1 — Slovak lawmakers approve government's 2027 election — year budget, widening deficit
(Adds details, PM and finmin comments from paragraph 2) Deficit to rise to nearly 5% of GDP next year Government opts against further consolidation measures Faces election in 2027 Critics warn of fast-rising debt in coming years PM Fico defends budget, saying cuts would hit economy Oct 14 (Reuters) — Slovakia's parliam