Slovak Coalition Shocked as SNS Lawmakers Block Property Registry Verification Reform

Slovakia's ruling coalition suffered an unexpected setback when lawmakers from the Slovak National Party (SNS) helped defeat a proposal to tighten property verification procedures in the country's cadastral registry. Only 73 members of parliament voted in favor of the measure, falling short of the majority needed for passage, while opposition parties applauded the result. The defeat left coalition partners visibly surprised, highlighting growing tensions within the governing alliance. The SNS is part of the four-party ruling coalition alongside Smer-SD, Hlas-SD, and other partners, but their opposition to the property verification reform suggests potential fractures in government unity on key legislative initiatives.