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Central European election polling and popularity shifts

Overview

In Slovakia, parliamentary election polling remains highly competitive between Progresívne Slovensko (PS) and Smer-SD. While previous Ipsos and INFOSTAT data showed a near-deadlock or a slight Smer lead, a recent August poll by the AKO agency for TV JOJ 24 indicated PS leading with 21% (39 seats), followed by Smer-SD at 17.7% (33 seats) and Republika at 9.8% (18 seats). However, a new SCIO opinion poll shows a shift in momentum, with Smer-SD leading PS for the first time since March 2024. Although the margin is statistically insignificant, Smer-SD received 17.32% of decided voters compared to 16.94% for PS. This contrasts with May data, where PS held a lead of 19.70% to Smer-SD's 15.41%. Other parties in the SCIO poll include Republika at 10.45%, Hnutie SLOVENSKO at 9.30%, HLAS-SD at 9.04%, and SaS at 8.41%, suggesting up to eight parties could enter parliament. Amidst these shifts, political discourse regarding stability has emerged. President Peter Pellegrini suggested a ‘grand coalition’ between Smer-SD and PS could benefit the country if leaders prioritize stability over personal egos. Michal Šimečka, leader of PS, rejected the proposal as an ‘absurdity,’ asserting that Smer-SD must be defeated in the 2027 elections. Commentator Eduard Chmelár has proposed a broader coalition including Hlas to ensure stability. As the October 24 regional elections approach, new electoral alliances are forming. The governing coalition, led by Robert Fico’s Smer-SD, has begun collaborating with the far-right, extra-parliamentary movement Republika. By September 2026, polling trends show a resurgence for PS. An NMS Market Research poll conducted in early September indicates that if elections were held then, PS would lead with 21.6%, while Smer-SD holds 16.2%. Notably, Republika has seen a significant rise to 15.6%, closely approaching Smer-SD's support level.

Entities

Smer-SD · Progresívne Slovensko · Republika · Slovakia · SDS

Timeline

  1. about 14 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Slovakia political landscape shifts toward election campaign mode

    Slovak politics enters a campaign mode as Robert Fico’s government faces economic stagnation and unpopular reforms, while the opposition struggles to regain voter support.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Slovakia election poll: Progresívne Slovensko leads with 21.6 percent

    A new NMS poll shows Progresívne Slovensko leading Slovak parliamentary elections with 21.6 percent, followed by Smer-SD at 16.2 percent and a rising Republika at 15.6 percent.

  3. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Slovakia political parties form alliances ahead of regional elections

    Slovak governing parties are forming electoral alliances with the far-right Republika movement ahead of the October 24 regional elections, while candidates in Košice pledge fair campaigning.

  4. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Smer-SD leads Progresívne Slovensko in latest SCIO poll

    A new SCIO poll shows Smer-SD narrowly leading Progresívne Slovensko in Slovakia. Meanwhile, President Peter Pellegrini has suggested a potential grand coalition between the two parties to ensure stability.

  5. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Progresívne Slovensko leads in latest Slovak election poll

    An AKO agency poll shows Progresívne Slovensko leading Slovak parliamentary elections with 21%, followed by Smer-SD at 17.7%. No single political bloc currently holds a majority.

  6. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Slovakia political polls show tight race between Smer and PS

    New polls in Slovakia show a tight race between Smer-SD and Progresívne Slovensko, with the two parties nearly tied in support as the political landscape shifts ahead of upcoming elections.

  7. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Nataša Pirc Musar loses top popularity ranking in Slovenia

    A new poll shows Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has lost her position as the most popular politician to Matjaž Han, while SDS remains the leading political party.

  8. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Slovakia election poll: Smer-SD leads narrowly over Progresívne Slovensko

    A SANEP poll shows Smer-SD leading Slovak parliamentary elections with 19.2%, closely followed by Progresívne Slovensko at 18.5%. Republika ranks third with 12.2% support.

  9. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Slovenia government approval drops in latest polling

    New polls show 57.1% of Slovenians view the current government as unsuccessful, with SDS and Freedom Movement neck-and-neck in hypothetical election projections.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Slovakia political polls: Progresívne Slovensko leads as Hlas-SD declines

    August polling by NMS Market Research Slovakia shows Progresívne Slovensko leading at 19.2%, while Smer-SD rises to 16.5% and Hlas-SD drops sharply to 5.9%.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Slovakia 2026 elections: PS leads national poll as Ružinov mayoral race tightens

    Progressive Slovakia leads a tight national poll over Smer, while independent MP Peter Strapák campaigns for Ružinov mayor in Bratislava ahead of the 24 Oct 2026 elections.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Slovenian and Serbian election polls reveal changing voter support

    Polls show Slovenia’s Janša government slipping to 36.8% support while SDS leads at 22.9%; Serbia’s CRTA poll gives Studentska lista 44.9% and SNS 35.7%, amid criticism of the political climate.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Smer-SD leads Progresívne Slovensko in Slovak election poll

    Smer‑SD leads with 19.6% in a Slovak poll, ahead of Progresívne Slovensko (18.1%); the poll projects seat counts and shows low backing for a proposed conservative bloc, while Prime Minister Robert Fico tops the

Sources

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