Slovak MP switched to the competition, the government lost its majority in the parliament.

The Slovak government coalition has lost its slim majority in parliament following a defection to a group led by former Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba. Opposition leader Michal Šimečka suggests new elections as a solution. The coalition, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, now has support from only 75 out of 150 MPs after the defection of Roman Malatinec. The government plans to discuss the situation, while Šimečka anticipates negotiations for parliamentary majority support. Early elections are proposed, with regular elections scheduled for September next year. This coalition had previously lost its majority but regained it through negotiations with rebel MPs.