Slovak Opposition Leader Accuses Hungary of Electoral Interference, Proposes Flat Tax Reform

Branislav Gröhling, leader of the opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party, accused Hungary of continuously influencing Slovak elections, claiming the interference occurred even during the tenure of former Prime Minister Igor Matovič. Gröhling outlined his party's economic program, proposing a comprehensive 19 percent flat tax rate that would apply to both income tax and value-added tax (VAT). The SaS leader called for political parties to focus on economic discussions rather than debates over Vatican treaties and registered partnerships, urging other parties to engage in dialogue about economic reforms. SaS is a liberal party that previously served in coalition governments and currently sits in opposition to the ruling coalition led by Robert Fico's Smer-SD party.