Slovakia’s Constitutional Court has mandated the government to request a vote of confidence from Parliament, following months of alleged non-compliance with budgetary responsibility laws. The ruling, issued on June 17th, stems from the government’s failure to seek parliamentary approval as required by the constitution. Prime Minister Robert Fico had reportedly been attempting to avoid this requirement and may lack sufficient parliamentary support to amend the relevant constitutional law. The court’s decision compels the government to address its budgetary position and seek legislative endorsement. This action follows a prolonged period where the governing coalition seemingly disregarded its obligation to request the confidence vote. Fico maintains the proposed law respects budgetary responsibility, despite the court’s intervention. The situation highlights a potential power struggle between the executive and legislative branches.