An analysis suggests that the ruling Smer party has strategic advantages that could enable it to govern without restrictions in a provisional setup, following recent hasty legislative changes. Commentators argue that Smer is crossing political boundaries not previously ventured into by past governments, while a constitutional lawyer criticized the government's approach to budget making.

SME: Smer Hides an Ace, Could Rule Without Limits in Provisional Government. What…

An analysis suggests that the ruling party Smer has strategic advantages that would allow them to govern without restrictions in a provisional setup, detailing hasty changes made.

Aktuality.sk: Smer crosses a red line no government has crossed before (commentary)

A commentary by Martin Behul argues that the Smer party is crossing a critical political boundary that no previous government has ventured into.

SME: Constitutional Lawyer: The Government is Making the Budget. Do You Turn on a…

A constitutional lawyer criticizes the government's approach to budget making, likening it to risky behavior with potentially negative consequences.

SME: Michelko: Staff Culture in the Coalition? Hardly. Disputes with Republika…

Commentator Michelko analyzes the internal dynamics of the Slovak coalition government, suggesting a fragile truce has replaced open conflict with the Republika party.

An investigation has revealed the involvement of Eurofunds, executors, and oligarch Bödör in projects linked to agrobaron Ďurica. Concurrently, a new report indicates that the debt of Slovak municipalities is growing faster than their revenues, leading the state to plan debt relief for hospitals. The nation's record-high debt and budget issues are being analyzed, while young Slovaks face significant challenges with rising rents and inaccessible mortgages.

Aktuality.sk: Eurofunds, executors, and oligarch Bödör in the territory. What happened to…

An investigation reveals the involvement of Eurofunds, executors, and oligarch Bödör in the projects of agrobaron Ďurica, questioning the fate of these initiatives.

Pravda: Debt of Slovak Cities Grows Faster Than Income; Most Indebted Cities Identified

The debt of Slovak municipalities is increasing at a faster rate than their revenues, with a report detailing the country's most indebted cities.

Pravda: State Prepares Hospital Debt Relief; Visolajsky Explains Rising Debt and…

The state is planning to alleviate the debt of hospitals, with Visolajsky providing analysis on the reasons for increasing debt and insufficient funding.

Aktuality.sk: Who has indebted Slovakia recordly? Two graphs show the causes of budget…

The article analyzes the reasons behind Slovakia's record-high debt and budget issues, supported by two graphical representations.

Aktuality.sk: Rents are soaring, mortgages are unattainable. How young Slovaks are fighting…

The article explores the challenges young Slovaks face in securing housing due to rising rents and inaccessible mortgages.

Leaked communications and internal government actions suggest that the Ministry of Culture, under Martina Šimkovičová, is tightening its control over the FPU (Fund for the Support of Art).

Aktuality.sk: Leaked statements from Šimkovičová's spokesperson, secret voting, and a…

Leaked communications and internal government actions suggest a tightening of control over the FPU by the Ministry of Culture.

A commentary piece discusses how politician Magyara is facing consequences for his election promises.

SME: Commentary: Magyara's Promises Are Catching Up to Him

A commentary piece discusses how politician Magyara is facing consequences for his election promises.