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Social and political trends in Czechia and Slovakia

Overview

Research indicates significant differences in social polarization between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. A comparative study by the STEM and DEKK Institutes found that Slovakia experiences higher levels of societal division, which more frequently impacts personal, family, and professional relationships. For instance, approximately 15 percent of Slovak respondents reported severing ties with friends due to differing opinions, compared to less than 7 percent in the Czech Republic.

Political landscapes in both nations show ongoing shifts. In Slovakia, polling shows Progresívne Slovensko (PS) leading with 18.9 percent support, followed by Smer at 17.1 percent, though both parties have seen slight declines. In the Czech Republic, political developments include the formation of a coalition between ANO, SPD, and Motoristé, alongside discussions regarding the potential creation of a new far-right populist movement focused on themes such as ending aid to Ukraine and resuming Russian gas imports.

Entities

SPD · European Union · STEM Institute · Slovakia · Progresívne Slovensko

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Political shifts reported in Slovakia and Czech Republic

    Recent political shifts show Progresívne Slovensko leading in Slovak polls amid declining support, while Czech political circles discuss the formation of a new far-right populist movement.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Social polarization levels compared in Czech Republic and Slovakia

    A comparative study shows Slovakia faces higher social polarization than the Czech Republic, leading to more frequent breaks in family, friendship, and professional relationships due to differing opinions.

Sources

hlidacipes.org · infokuryr.cz · neovlivni.cz · osobnost.aktuality.sk · sita.sk