Slovakia Accused of Concealing Its Position Ahead of NATO Summit

Slovakia's government is withholding its official stance going into an upcoming NATO summit, according to the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party, which called the lack of transparency a mockery of citizens. Progressive Slovakia, a pro-European liberal party currently in opposition, criticized the ruling government for failing to publicly disclose what positions and commitments Slovakia intends to bring to the alliance's gathering. NATO summits are key events where member states coordinate defense policy, set spending targets, and align on strategic priorities — making each country's declared position a matter of significant public interest. The accusation adds to ongoing tensions between the opposition and Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, which has drawn criticism for its ambiguous stance on Western security commitments since taking office in 2023.