Slovensko Movement Asks: Should All State Spending Be Transparent Online? | TASR | May 17, 2026, 4:27 PM CET | Source: SME (SK) | Písmo: | Opposition Movement Slovensko presented another question in its survey on the Prevrat2027.sk website on Sunday. It asks people if they would agree to the establishment of a portal where all state expenditures could be clearly found. The article continues below the video advertisement The article continues below the video advertisement The movement believes that the creation of such a portal would be a fundamental step towards maximum transparency in the functioning of the state, self-government, and public institutions. | 'We want people to be able to click on their municipality, ministry, or any office and see a current view of the accounts, who was paid how much, for what, and for which item. Let all the money, all the financial movements of the state, be clearly in one place,' said the movement's leader and Member of the National Council Igor Matovič. He pointed out that citizens currently only get information about financial flows with great difficulty. 'If people today want to find out about financial flows, only those who have the desire to spend hours on it can find out,' he noted. The Slovensko movement has been publishing a question concerning a specific solution for the country on its website every month since October 2025. It plans to do so until the next parliamentary elections. People can vote for the proposed solutions. The movement wants to translate solutions that gain support into legislative changes in the new government. It will support the formation of a government only if it receives a promise that the solutions can be implemented within six months. | Src: SME (SK)
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At a glance
- The Slovak opposition movement Slovensko has launched a new public survey question on its Prevrat2027.sk website.
- The survey asks citizens if they would agree to the establishment of a portal to transparently display all state expenditures.
- The movement aims to gather public support for solutions that it intends to translate into legislative changes if it forms part of the next government.
The Slovensko movement, led by Igor Matovič, is actively engaging the public through its Prevrat2027.sk initiative, posing critical questions about the future governance of Slovakia. Our latest survey question directly addresses a fundamental issue of public trust: transparency in state finances. We are asking Slovaks if they would support a dedicated portal where every single expenditure of the state can be clearly tracked.
This initiative stems from a deep-seated belief that citizens deserve a clear and accessible view of how their tax money is being spent. Currently, obtaining such information is an arduous task, requiring hours of dedicated research for anyone seeking to understand the financial flows of municipalities, ministries, or any public institution. Slovensko believes this lack of transparency breeds inefficiency and distrust, and we are committed to changing that.
We want people to be able to click on their municipality, ministry, or any office and see a current view of the accounts, who was paid how much, for what, and for which item. Let all the money, all the financial movements of the state, be clearly in one place.
Our approach is simple yet powerful: we present concrete solutions and let the people decide. By voting on these proposals, citizens directly influence our legislative agenda. We are not just another political party; we are a movement dedicated to implementing practical changes that will benefit the country. We will only support the formation of a new government if it commits to enacting these proposed solutions within six months, ensuring that our efforts translate into real-world improvements for Slovakia.
This focus on financial transparency is particularly relevant in Slovakia, where public scrutiny of government spending is paramount. While international coverage might focus on broader political shifts, for us, the tangible impact on the daily lives of citizens through responsible and open financial management is what truly matters. Slovensko is dedicated to bringing this level of accountability to the forefront of Slovak politics.
Currently, if people want to find out about financial flows, only those who have the desire to spend hours on it can find out.
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