Slovakia sees talks on a new conservative bloc and shifts in family‑support subsidies

Former labour minister Milan Krajniak and leaders of several opposition parties, including Veronika Remišová of Za ľudí, are discussing the creation of a joint conservative bloc that would unite parties such as KDH, SaS and the Slovak Movement. The proposal aims to offer voters an alternative to the Progressive Slovakia and other centrist forces, with the goal of forming the alliance after the upcoming municipal elections.

At the same time, the Ministry of Labour has dramatically redirected funds from the family‑support grant, originally intended for programs promoting gender equality and inter‑generational ties, toward the construction of inclusive playgrounds. While the subsidy pool grew from €2.5 million in 2021 to over €8 million this year, the share allocated to non‑governmental organisations fell sharply, leaving many NGOs without public financing.

Both developments reflect ongoing shifts in Slovak domestic policy and political strategy ahead of future elections.