Two-thirds of Slovaks consider Purgatory corruption case serious, poll shows

Two-thirds of Slovaks view the Purgatory corruption case as a serious matter, according to a new poll by Focus agency. The survey found that even supporters of the ruling party share concerns about the scandal, with half of Smer-SD voters considering the case significant. The Purgatory case involves high-level political corruption allegations that have drawn widespread public attention. Smer-SD is Slovakia's dominant ruling party, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, which has faced mounting criticism over various corruption scandals in recent years. The poll results suggest that corruption concerns transcend party lines, with the case resonating negatively even among the government's own voter base.