Opposition Claims Government Plans to Scrap Transaction Tax and Award Contracts to Allied Companies

Slovakia's opposition Progressive Party has accused the ruling coalition of preparing questionable pro-growth measures, including the elimination of the transaction tax and the awarding of public contracts to companies with government connections. Štefan Kišš, the party's shadow finance minister, alleged that the government is planning dubious projects alongside its economic growth initiatives. The Progressive Party, a liberal opposition party that supports European integration and anti-corruption measures, has positioned itself as a watchdog over government spending and transparency. The accusations come as Slovakia's ruling coalition, led by the populist Smer-SD party, faces ongoing scrutiny over its economic policies and public procurement practices.