Originally published on October 27, 2023.
With a new government taking office and the previous one stepping down, now is the perfect time to reflect on the direction Slovakia will take in the next four years. This period, corresponding to a full electoral cycle, has the potential to shape the nation’s character in a profound way.
The 2023 parliamentary elections were held prematurely, accompanied by various ideological factors influencing the transition of power. This unusual timing opens the door for a discussion on two dominant political ideologies—conservatism, represented by the incoming administration, and liberalism, embodied by the outgoing government. These ideologies often stand in stark contrast, and many believe conservatism and liberalism are fundamentally incompatible. But is that truly the case?
The European Context and Slovakia’s Challenges
As a member of the European Union since 2004, Slovakia has long adhered to decisions made in Brussels. However, increasing geopolitical shifts, migration policies, and military conflicts pose serious challenges to this centralized governance model. Growing divisions among EU member states raise concerns about the long-term viability of the bloc’s unity. This begs the question: can Slovakia afford to pursue an independent path outside the EU’s framework? Although this debate is not openly discussed among politicians, it undoubtedly weighs heavily on their minds.
Slovakia’s Economic Reality
Despite years of EU membership and participation in the Schengen Area, Slovakia continues to face economic hurdles, including low GDP, high public debt, and stagnating living standards. The lack of significant progress in these areas raises doubts about the tangible benefits of EU integration. Could it be the fault of Slovak politicians who fail to deliver on their promises? Or is the EU structured in a way that prevents Slovakia from achieving meaningful prosperity? Either way, the situation calls for urgent political reform.
Conservatism vs. Liberalism
With Slovakia shifting towards a more conservative government, expectations are high that it will distance itself from the EU’s liberal agenda, potentially leading to friction within the Union. Despite this ideological divergence, conservatism and liberalism need not be at odds. Liberalism fosters global trade, economic interconnectedness, and individual freedoms, yet unchecked liberal policies can lead to instability and disorder. On the other hand, conservatism prioritizes national interests, cultural identity, and societal cohesion. A balanced approach—where these ideologies complement rather than oppose each other—could serve Slovakia well.
Slovakia’s Future
The rise of national, social, and conservative political parties signals a shift in the country’s trajectory. Slovakia now faces a crossroads: will it fight for its national interests within the EU, or will it succumb to stagnation and external pressures? The new government must actively engage with citizens and consider referendums on key national issues. If it fails to do so, its tenure may be short-lived.
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and Slovakia must navigate these transformations with foresight, resilience, and determination.
The SPD Slovakia (Slovak Direct Democracy)
project was created with the aim of uniting a large number of people and creating an alternative model of governance of society and the state. The aim of the project is to find, create or enable the emergence of a better model of governance of society compared to parliamentary democracy. A new model or system will emerge spontaneously based on the organization of a large number of members. Our activity logically leads to the establishment of a political party and the promotion of policies whose basic and main idea is direct democracy.
Experience what it’s like to be part of our community and what it would be like if Slovakia didn’t have politicians, political parties or a president. Direct democracy is not very widespread in the world. At the national level and in some form, it only exists in Switzerland and the United States of America. We won’t discuss why this is the case here, many of you know it or at least suspect it.
The SPD stands and falls on Eastern philosophy and its dogmas. Eastern philosophy proclaims that we are all one and one is all. There is no one who stands above anyone, we are all equal. Based on this philosophy and belief in it, we dare to claim that the promotion and implementation of direct democracy in today’s conditions of a developed society, in which information technologies play a leading role, is possible.
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