Slovakia's Ruling Party Proposes Changes to Overseas Voting System

Smer-SD, Slovakia's ruling social-democratic party, has submitted legislation to parliament that would overhaul how Slovak citizens living abroad cast their votes in elections. The proposed changes would require overseas voters to cast ballots at Slovak diplomatic missions and consular offices rather than through the postal system currently in use. The National Council, Slovakia's parliament, will now consider the amendment to the country's electoral law. The current postal voting system has been used by Slovak expatriates to participate in national elections, but the ruling party argues for a shift to in-person voting at official diplomatic facilities abroad.