Coalition faces parliamentary voting challenges after Ferenčák's expulsion from Hlas party

Slovakia's ruling coalition may encounter difficulties securing parliamentary majorities following the expulsion of MP Ján Ferenčák from the Hlas party. Ferenčák, who was removed from the social-democratic party that forms part of the three-party governing coalition alongside Smer-SD and SNS, accused his former party colleagues of engaging in political games and attempting to discredit him. The departure weakens the coalition's position in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament, while potentially strengthening the influence of Rudolf Huliak, an independent MP who previously left the SNS party. Ferenčák's removal reduces Hlas's parliamentary representation and could complicate the coalition's ability to pass legislation, as the government already holds a narrow majority in the 150-seat parliament.