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< Back PRESS RELEASE – Slovakia’s Competitiveness Ranking Signals Urgent Need for Reform Jul 2, 2024 Future Slovakia Forum calls for structural change as IMD data places Slovakia 59th out of 67 countries in global competitiveness Slovakia's Competitiveness in Global Context: The Case for Urgent Reforms In a detailed commentary for Týždeň magazine, Dávid Bořuta, executive director of Future Slovakia Forum (FSF), analyzes the findings of the latest IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, where Slovakia ranked 59th out of 67 countries. The article identifies structural weaknesses in Slovakia's economic performance, government efficiency, business practices, and infrastructure. It highlights the need for comprehensive reforms, particularly in education, innovation, investment climate, and public sector governance. Bořuta argues that financial incentives alone will not improve Slovakia’s attractiveness. Instead, systemic changes and institutional restructuring are essential to reverse brain drain, strengthen investor confidence, and ensure long-term prosperity. Drawing on IMD’s methodology, the article serves as a mirror for Slovak policymakers and the public, offering data-driven insights and practical recommendations. FSF continues its mission of fostering fact-based dialogue and evidence-based reform, reinforcing Slovakia’s path toward competitiveness and sustainable development. Read the full article (in Slovak) on .týždeň here ⬇️ : Click Here < Previous Next >

< Back Právny základ / Legal Basis Súhlas dotknutej osoby podľa čl. 6 ods. 1 písm. a) Nariadenia GDPR a § 13 ods. 1 písm. a) zákona č. 18/2018 Z.z. Consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 13(1)(a) of Slovak Act No. 18/2018 Coll. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Previous Next

< Back Vaše práva / Your Rights Právo na prístup k údajom / Right to access Právo na opravu / Right to rectification Právo na vymazanie / Right to erasure Právo na obmedzenie spracovania / Right to restrict processing Právo namietať / Right to object Právo odvolať súhlas kedykoľvek / Right to withdraw consent at any time Právo podať sťažnosť na Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov SR / Right to lodge complaint with Slovak DPA Previous Next

< Back PRESS RELEASE – Voter Preferences and Slovakia’s Geopolitical Outlook: What the March 2025 Data Reveals Mar 25, 2025 Shifts in Political Preferences and Geopolitical Attitudes Among Slovaks: March 2025 vs. December 2024 The latest analytical release from the Future Slovakia Forum titled “Voter Preferences and Geopolitical Outlook – March 2025” This press release summarizes a comprehensive analysis linking Slovak citizens’ political preferences with their views on security, NATO, and international alliances. Based on data from a March 2025 FOCUS agency survey, the report highlights how voters of different parties perceive Russia, NATO, Ukraine, neutrality, and military engagement. The results expose sharp divisions between pro-European and pro-Russian electorates, a growing geopolitical paradox among centrist voters, and widespread susceptibility to anti-Western narratives—particularly among supporters of SMER-SSD, Republika, and other populist parties. Key findings include: Over 97% of voters from Progressive Slovakia and Demokrati support NATO membership. 82% of SMER-SSD voters do not see Russia as a threat. Nearly 50% of all respondents support neutrality, while still favoring NATO membership. Up to 39% of Slovaks perceive the U.S. as a threat, especially among far-right voters. The report calls for pro-European political actors to step up strategic communication and mobilize support for Slovakia’s Western alignment in the face of growing radical and anti-NATO narratives. The full analysis is available through FSF, including detailed charts and party-by-party breakdowns. Press release Tlačová správa Preferencie voličov politických strán a ich pohľad na geopolitické otázky F .pdf Download PDF • 141KB Survey Prieskum geopolitickej orientácie Slovenska a politické preferencie občanov MAREC 2025 .pdf Download PDF • 325KB < Previous Next >

Advisory Board Miroslav Kollár Advisory Board Member Former Mayor of Hlohovec (2014–2022) and Member of the Slovak National Council (2020–2023), elected on the Za ľudí ticket. Media professional and public policy expert with experience as CEO and Chairman of SITA news agency and Chairman of the Council of Radio and Television of Slovakia. Former Executive Vice President of the Union of Slovak Cities (UMS), now Managing Lead of Komunálne centrum. Long-standing collaborator with the Institute for Public Affairs (IVO). Co-author of over 40 publications on media and public policy, held in more than 100 libraries worldwide including the Library of Congress and universities at Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Michal Vašečka Advisory Board Member Sociologist specializing in extremism, ethnic relations, and democratic resilience. Program Director of Bratislava Policy Institute and Slovakia's representative to the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) at the Council of Europe since 2012. Member of the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalization since 2025. Former Chairman of the Editorial Board of Denník N (2017–2025), Slovakia's leading independent daily. Visiting professor at Georgetown University, Oxford, and the University of Michigan. Founder of the Center for the Research of Ethnicity and Culture (CVEK). Chaired the Slovak Fulbright Commission (2010–2017) and served as vice-chairman of the governmental committee VRAX for extremism (2017–2019). Dávid Bořuta Founder & Advisory Board Member Crisis manager and advisor specializing in investments, real estate development, and corporate restructuring across Central Europe with over 20 years of experience. Author of commentaries and analyses for .týždeň, and aktuality.sk. In 2023, he served as an external advisor to Slovakia's caretaker Prime Minister Ľudovít Ódor, where he designed an institutional framework for Slovakia's participation in Ukraine's reconstruction. In partnership with the US-based Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), he conducted research presented at AmCham Slovakia's Festival of Future in September 2024. Graduate of the University of Economics in Bratislava and Semmelweis University in Budapest (MSc, Health Services Management). He coordinates FSF's Public Finance Reform working group. Based in Prague and Bratislava.

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< Back EXPERT DISCUSSION I. - Where does Slovakia belong? Facts instead of guesses - About this Project! Mar 7, 2025 How do experts see Slovakia's geopolitical orientation? How did we construct the survey questions and what can they tell us? The research was carried out for us by FOCUS agency and prepared in cooperation with our collaborating experts Michal Vašeček and Milan Nico, Martin Slosiarik personally participated in the preparation. Article in týždeň about the Research: clanok do tyzdna Kam patrí Slovensko[1] .pdf Download PDF • 148KB Link to the article in .týždeň magazine: https://www.tyzden.sk/politika/119538/kam-patri-slovensko-data-namiesto-dojmov/?ref=kat Experts in the panel discussion, March 6, 2025: Miroslav Wlachovský - former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, diplomat and foreign policy expert, Globsec Distinguished Fellow Martin Slosiarik - public opinion expert, director of the FOCUS agency, which conducted the survey for o.z. Forum for the Future of Slovakia, a consultant for the FOCUS Michal Vašečka - sociologist, expert on social trends and public opinion, member of the Board of Directors of Aspen Institute CE and Director of Bratislava Policy Institute Moderator : Juraj Petrovič EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION VIDEO: < Previous Next >

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< Back EXPERT DISCUSSION II. - All facts (instead of guesses) REVEALED. Where does Slovakia belong? Mar 12, 2025 What the Data Really Says About Slovakia’s Place Between East and West – Final survey results and expert insights reveal public contradictions and strategic confusion in times of growing geopolitical pressure. This follow-up expert discussion, organized by the Future Slovakia Forum, took place on March 12, 2025, and presented the final findings from a public opinion survey conducted in cooperation with the FOCUS agency. It explored how Slovak citizens perceive their country’s place in the world, particularly in relation to NATO, the EU, neutrality, and support for Ukraine. The debate featured sharp commentary from experts including sociologist Michal Vašečka, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Wlachovský, and moderator Juraj Petrovič. They addressed the growing gap between Slovakia’s declared pro-Western orientation and the public’s reluctance to support the responsibilities that come with it. Survey results revealed several key paradoxes: While 70.6% of Slovaks support NATO membership, nearly 50% simultaneously favor neutrality. A majority support humanitarian aid to Ukraine, but military aid remains unpopular. Over half of respondents would accept a peace deal allowing Russia to keep part of Ukrainian territory. A substantial share of voters sees the U.S. as a threat, reflecting the impact of disinformation. The event concluded with a strong call for political leadership, civic education, and strategic communication to ensure Slovakia remains a confident, democratic member of the West. This panel builds on the first discussion (March 6, 2025) and completes the publication of all key data from the March survey, revealing 13 questions in total. WRAP-UP OF THE EXPERT PANEL AND OF THE SURVEY RESULTS HERE: Slovakia’s Security and Alliances – Public Opinion Report (March 2025) .pdf Download PDF • 1.20MB Experts in the panel discussion, March 12, 2025: Miroslav Wlachovský - former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, diplomat and foreign policy expert, Globsec Distinguished Fellow Martin Slosiarik - public opinion expert, director of the FOCUS agency, which conducted the survey for o.z. Forum for the Future of Slovakia, a consultant for the FOCUS Michal Vašečka - sociologist, expert on social trends and public opinion, member of the Board of Directors of Aspen Institute CE and Director of Bratislava Policy Institute Moderator: Juraj Petrovič EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION II. VIDEO HERE: < Previous Next >

< Back Účel spracovania / Purpose Zasielanie newslettera s informáciami o aktivitách, publikáciách a podujatiach FSF. Sending newsletters about FSF activities, publications, and events. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Previous Next

< Back Closing the First Year of Future Slovakia Forum’s Activities Jul 9, 2025 One year of connecting experts, shaping reforms, and standing up for Slovakia’s democratic future. The civic association Future Slovakia Forum (FSF) has published its first Annual Report , summarizing activities from July 2024 to June 2025 . During this period, we: established the foundations of our expert network and welcomed our first members, published key analyses and public statements on defending democracy, reforms, and Slovakia’s geopolitical orientation, conducted a public opinion survey in cooperation with FOCUS and Donio Slovakia , and launched expert working groups focused on healthcare, education, and foreign policy. 👇 You can read the full public report here: Annual Report of the think_tank FSF _ EXTERNAL .pdf Download PDF • 164KB FSF continues its mission in the upcoming period with clear goals – to strengthen expert capacity, support civic resilience, and contribute to the creation of concrete reform proposals. #FutureSlovakiaForum #AnnualReport #thinktank #CivicSociety #Reforms #DefendDemocracy < Previous Next >

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