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Danko Warns Coalition Against Touching Recreation and Sports Vouchers

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Andrej Danko, leader of the Slovak National Party (SNS), has issued a firm warning to his coalition partners against any attempts to modify or eliminate the country's recreation and sports voucher system. Danko declared that these employee benefits represent a "red line" that his party will not allow to be crossed. The voucher system allows Slovak employees to receive tax-advantaged benefits for recreational activities and sports, representing a popular social benefit. Danko's statement suggests potential internal tensions within Slovakia's ruling coalition over social policy reforms, with the SNS positioning itself as a defender of existing employee benefits against possible cost-cutting measures or policy changes being considered by other coalition partners.