Slovakia's SaS party challenges 2027 budget at Constitutional Court

Branislav Gröhling, leader of the SaS party, has submitted a challenge to the Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic regarding the approved 2027 state budget. Gröhling characterized the budget as unconstitutional and warned that national debt could rise from 66 billion euros in October 2023 to between 97 and 99 billion euros by October 2027. He has called on President Peter Pellegrini to veto both the budget and the budget provisional law.

In response, Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák defended the government's fiscal measures as necessary consolidation. He argued that the current coalition is fulfilling its promise to stabilize public finances following the economic legacy of previous administrations, while rejecting drastic cuts such as the abolition of the 13th pension.

Separately, Gröhling addressed internal opposition tensions following an emotional outburst by MP Alojz Hlina regarding the lack of unity among opposition parties. Despite recent friction, Gröhling stated that opposition representatives intend to demonstrate cooperation during a protest at SNP Square in Bratislava.