Party comparison
PS vs Demokrati: how alike are they?
We compare the documented positions of Progresívne Slovensko and Demokrati on the 42 questions in the test, issue by issue.
In brief
How do PS and Demokrati differ?
PS and Demokrati are close in the test, especially on the rule of law, Ukraine and the EU. Both fully support re-establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor, resuming state military aid to Ukraine and letting the EU freeze funds for countries that do not respect the rule of law, and both fully oppose stricter state oversight of NGOs funded from abroad and buying Russian gas and oil after 2027. They part ways mainly on values, taxes and energy. PS supports allowing same-sex couples to register their partnership and banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035; Demokrati oppose both. Demokrati support cutting the standard VAT rate and a state majority stake in large energy companies, which PS rejects. PS also supports EU foreign policy decisions by majority vote, and Demokrati oppose it.
This summary is based on the parties’ documented positions on the test statements; the source of each position is on the party’s page. Updated 17/10/2026.
Differences
Where they clash most
Economy and taxes
Everyone should pay the same rate of income tax, whatever they earn.
Economy and taxes
The standard VAT rate should be cut from 23%, even if the state collects less money.
Values and society
Same-sex couples should be able to register their partnership legally.
Common ground
Where they agree
Economy and taxes
The deficit should be reduced by cutting state spending rather than by raising taxes.
Both: In favour
Cost of living and housing
The state should cap supermarkets' profit margins on basic foods.
Both: Against
Pensions and benefits
Only people with low pensions should receive the 13th pension.
Both: In favour
Pensions and benefits
Social and family benefits should be kept, even if taxes have to rise to pay for them.
Both: Against
Healthcare
Patients should be able to pay extra for healthcare above the standard level.
Both: In favour
Healthcare
Slovakia should actively recruit doctors and nurses from abroad.
Both: Strongly in favour
By issue
Agreement by issue
Detail
Question by question
Economy and taxes 56 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone should pay the same rate of income tax, whatever they earn. | Against | Strongly in favour |
| Banks, energy companies and large retail chains should pay a special tax. | In between | Against |
| The deficit should be reduced by cutting state spending rather than by raising taxes. | In favour | In favour |
| The standard VAT rate should be cut from 23%, even if the state collects less money. | Against | Strongly in favour |
Cost of living and housing 75 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| The state should cap electricity and gas prices by law for all households, not only for those on lower incomes. | Strongly against | Against |
| The state should hold a majority stake in large energy companies. | Against | In favour |
| The state should cap supermarkets' profit margins on basic foods. | Against | Against |
Pensions and benefits 88 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Only people with low pensions should receive the 13th pension. | In favour | In favour |
| The retirement age should keep rising with life expectancy, with no fixed cap. | Strongly in favour | In favour |
| Social and family benefits should be kept, even if taxes have to rise to pay for them. | Against | Against |
| People who are able to work should lose social benefits if they turn down a job or training. | Against | In between |
Healthcare 92 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| There should be a single public health insurer instead of several competing ones. | Against | Strongly against |
| Patients should be able to pay extra for healthcare above the standard level. | In favour | In favour |
| Slovakia should actively recruit doctors and nurses from abroad. | Strongly in favour | Strongly in favour |
Ukraine and Russia 96 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia should resume sending state military aid to Ukraine. | Strongly in favour | Strongly in favour |
| The EU should lift its sanctions on Russia. | Strongly against | Strongly against |
| Slovakia should be able to keep buying Russian gas and oil after 2027. | Strongly against | Strongly against |
| Ukraine should be able to join the EU once it meets all the conditions. | Strongly in favour | Strongly in favour |
| Russian assets frozen in the EU should be used to help Ukraine. | Strongly in favour | In favour |
| Support for refugees from Ukraine should be cut back. | Strongly against | Strongly against |
European Union 83 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| The EU should be able to decide foreign policy by majority vote, without any single country having a veto. | In favour | Against |
| If the EU does not change fundamentally, Slovakia should hold a referendum on whether to stay in it. | Strongly against | Strongly against |
| The EU should be able to freeze EU funds for countries that do not respect the rule of law. | Strongly in favour | Strongly in favour |
Defence and NATO 92 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia should leave NATO and become a militarily neutral country. | Strongly against | Strongly against |
| Slovakia should increase defence spending to meet NATO's new target. | In favour | In favour |
| Slovakia should withdraw from its defence cooperation agreement with the United States. | Against | Strongly against |
Rule of law and democracy 90 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia should re-establish the Office of the Special Prosecutor to fight corruption. | Strongly in favour | Strongly in favour |
| Non-governmental organisations funded from abroad should be subject to stricter state oversight. | Strongly against | Strongly against |
| The Prosecutor General should keep the power to annul final decisions by the police and prosecutors (the so-called Section 363). | Strongly against | Strongly against |
| The management of the public broadcaster STVR should be chosen by an independent body, not by the government or the governing majority in parliament. | Strongly in favour | In favour |
| A referendum should be valid even if fewer than half of eligible voters take part. | Against | Strongly against |
Values and society 69 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Same-sex couples should be able to register their partnership legally. | Strongly in favour | Against |
| Abortion should be more restricted than it is now. | Strongly against | Against |
| Ethical issues such as marriage or adoption should be decided only by each country, not by the EU. | Against | Against |
| Possessing a small amount of cannabis for personal use should remain a criminal offence. | Strongly against | Against |
Minorities 88 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| In municipalities with a large Hungarian population, Hungarian should be an official language alongside Slovak. | In favour | In between |
| The 2025 law that makes it a crime to question the Beneš decrees should be repealed. | In favour | In between |
| People who acquire another country's citizenship should be able to keep their Slovak citizenship. | In favour | In favour |
| The state should invest more in integrating marginalised Roma communities, for example in pre-school education and housing. | Strongly in favour | Strongly in favour |
Energy and climate 63 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia should stick to the EU goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. | Strongly in favour | In favour |
| Sales of new petrol and diesel cars should be banned from 2035. | In favour | Against |
Migration 75 %
| Question | PS | Demokrati |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia should make it easier for foreign workers to come and work in sectors with labour shortages. | Strongly in favour | In favour |
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