Slovak Opposition Leader Calls for Focus on Economy Over Social Issues

The leader of Slovakia's opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party has called for political parties to prioritize economic reforms over divisive social issues like registered partnerships and Vatican agreements. The party chairman proposed implementing a flat 19 percent tax rate for both income tax and value-added tax as part of what he described as necessary bold economic reforms. He urged other parties to engage in discussions about economic programs rather than focusing on contentious social and religious matters. SaS is a liberal opposition party that has traditionally advocated for free-market economic policies and lower taxes. The call comes as Slovakia faces economic challenges and political debates over social issues that have dominated recent political discourse.