In a political earthquake shaking Bratislava, a new nationwide survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of Slovaks want Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government to resign. The findings underscore rapidly escalating public frustration over deteriorating public finances — and point to deep demographic divisions shaping the country’s political future.
The poll, conducted by the SCIO agency, shows an electorate increasingly alarmed by Slovakia’s financial direction under Fico’s fourth administration.
A Clear Majority Demands Resignation
When asked whether the government should resign due to the worsening state of public finances, an overwhelming 64.6% of respondents answered yes — with 41.9% saying “definitely yes” and 22.7% “rather yes.”
Only 15.5% strongly opposed resignation, while 19.9% rejected the idea more moderately.
The strongest support for Fico’s ouster comes from younger, working-age Slovaks — especially those between 30 and 39 years old, a demographic that appears increasingly impatient with the government’s fiscal management.
Who Wants Fico Out? The Demographics Speak
According to SCIO, support for resignation skyrockets among:
- Ages 30–39: 82.3%
- University-educated respondents: 70.7%
- Residents of the Trnava region: 73.1%
These groups represent the country’s most economically active and globally oriented demographics — a warning sign for Fico, whose coalition relies heavily on stability among middle-aged and rural voters.
Meanwhile, resistance to a government resignation is concentrated among:
- Respondents over 60: 53.8% oppose resignation
- People with high-school (maturita) education: 38.8% oppose
- Residents of the Žilina region: 50.3% oppose
These findings highlight a stark generational rift: younger Slovaks are demanding accountability, while older citizens — many of whom historically support Fico — remain more loyal to the current leadership.
Even Fico’s Own Voters Are Cracking
Perhaps the most striking detail: 12.5% of voters from SMER-SD and SNS — the parties forming the core of Fico’s coalition — also want the government to resign.
According to SCIO’s chief analyst Martin Klus, this signals unusually deep dissatisfaction inside the ruling bloc itself.
“It’s notable that even among SMER-SD and SNS voters, 12.5% support the government’s resignation,” Klus said, underscoring that fiscal concerns cut across political lines.
The Poll: Methodology and Context
The survey was conducted on a representative sample of 1,000 respondents between November 10 and 14, 2025, commissioned for the program Rozhovory so Šimonom.
With Slovakia facing rising deficits, shrinking fiscal buffers, and intensifying debate over public spending, the results suggest that Fico’s government may be losing the confidence of the citizens it claims to protect.
Key Poll Results – Summary Table
