Smer-SD Fails to Secure Majority in Slovakia’s Elections

Coalition Challenges in a Tight Race

According to a May 2026 poll by Ixactly for Markíza, Slovakia’s parliamentary elections would produce a razor-thin contest, with Smer-SD securing 19.2% of votes, Progresívne Slovensko (PS) trailing at 18.4%, and the Republic party capturing 11.1%. The results highlight a fragile political landscape where no single party could form a majority, forcing complex coalition negotiations. … Read more