Hlas Party Records Zero Private Donations for First Time Since Formation

Hlas-SD, a ruling party in Slovakia's governing coalition, received no private donations in recent reporting periods, marking the first time since its formation that the party failed to attract individual financial contributions. The party had previously received over 400,000 euros in private donations during 2024, demonstrating a significant shift in its fundraising patterns. Hlas-SD, led by Deputy Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini, split from the social-democratic Smer party in 2020 and has been part of the current government coalition since elections in 2023. The absence of donations represents a notable change for a party that had previously attracted support from wealthy contributors, raising questions about its current appeal to private donors and potential implications for its political financing strategy.