Opposition SaS Party Says Technical Cooperation Possible Without Formal Coalition

Mária Kolíková, deputy leader of the opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party, indicated that political cooperation does not necessarily require formal coalition arrangements. The liberal party, which currently sits in opposition, has been discussing potential alliances with other opposition groups including Progressive Slovakia (PS) and the Democrats party. However, SaS leadership has expressed reluctance to enter into a formal coalition agreement with these parties at this time. Kolíková also addressed questions about whether SaS has shifted toward more conservative positions in recent political developments. SaS, founded as a liberal party focused on economic freedom and anti-corruption measures, has been part of Slovakia's fragmented opposition since the current government took power.