Hlas Party Proposes Referendum to Shorten Electoral Term, Unaware of Justice Ministry Draft

Slovakia's ruling Hlas party has announced its own proposal for a referendum to shorten the current parliamentary term, according to party officials. The development comes amid apparent confusion within the governing coalition, as Hlas representatives stated they were not informed about a similar draft proposal from the Justice Ministry. The Slovak National Party (SNS), another coalition partner, also confirmed it has no information about the Justice Ministry's initiative. The competing proposals highlight coordination issues within Prime Minister Robert Fico's three-party coalition government, which includes Smer-SD, Hlas, and SNS. Early elections could potentially reshape Slovakia's political landscape, as the current parliament was elected in 2023 following the previous government's collapse.