Opposition Progressive Slovakia Leads in Polls as Ruling Parties Hit New Lows

Progressive Slovakia would win a hypothetical April election with nearly 20 percent support, according to the latest Ipsos poll for Denník N. The ruling Smer-SD party would place second with approximately 17.4 percent, while its coalition partner Hlas has also dropped to new polling lows. The opposition Republika party would finish third with over 11 percent support, maintaining its stable position, followed by Igor Matovič's party. The poll results reflect growing challenges for Slovakia's ruling coalition government led by Smer-SD, the social-democratic party of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Progressive Slovakia, a liberal pro-European opposition party, has emerged as the strongest political force in the country according to the survey. Republika, a far-right nationalist party led by Milan Uhrík, continues to hold significant support as the third-largest political force. The declining support for both major coalition parties suggests potential instability for the current government, which came to power following elections in late 2023. The poll indicates a strengthening opposition bloc that could challenge the ruling coalition's parliamentary majority and policy agenda.