Opposition Party PS Demands Audit of Digital Ministry Grant Scheme

The opposition movement Progresívne Slovensko (PS) has called for a review of a digital funding initiative launched by Slovakia's Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatisation. PS representative Ján Hargaš urged Prime Minister Robert Fico to intervene and hold ministry head Richard Migaľ accountable over concerns about the handling of the grant scheme. PS, a liberal pro-European opposition party, has raised questions about transparency and proper oversight of the digital call for projects administered under Migaľ's ministry. Hargaš directed his appeal to Fico, whose Smer-SD party leads the ruling coalition government, calling on the prime minister to ensure corrective action is taken within the ministry. Slovakia has seen repeated political disputes over the management of EU-funded programs and national grant schemes, with opposition parties frequently challenging the transparency of processes overseen by coalition-appointed ministers. The call for a review adds to ongoing tensions between the ruling coalition and opposition forces in the National Council, Slovakia's parliament.