Hlas Party Falls Below 7% in Latest Poll as Opposition Gains Ground

The ruling Hlas party, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition partner Peter Pellegrini, has dropped below seven percent in the latest Ipsos poll, marking a significant decline for one of Slovakia's governing parties. The survey shows that eight parties would currently secure seats in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament, if elections were held today. Most opposition parties experienced growth in voter support, with the exception of Progressive Slovakia (PS), which saw its numbers decline. The strongest parties in the ruling coalition also lost support according to the polling data. The results suggest shifting political dynamics in Slovakia, where the current government coalition includes Smer-SD, Hlas, and the Slovak National Party, while the opposition is led by parties such as Progressive Slovakia and Freedom and Solidarity.