Hasty changes made to allow governing without limits
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A new analysis suggests the ruling Smer party has secured the strategic advantages necessary to govern without restrictions under a provisional setup. The government has made several hasty legislative changes to ensure its control remains intact; commentators have noted that this crosses a political boundary no previous administration has approached.
The Ministry of Culture is meanwhile tightening its grip on the FPU arts fund. Leaked statements from a spokesperson and reports of secret voting suggest a move toward more direct ministerial control, while the ruling coalition’s internal dynamics are being described as a fragile truce rather than a functioning partnership.
The country’s financial health is showing similar signs of strain. Municipal debt is currently growing faster than city revenues, and the state is preparing a fresh round of debt relief for hospitals facing insufficient funding. For younger citizens, the math is equally difficult: soaring rents and high mortgage rates have made independent housing largely unattainable.