Slovakia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Prime Minister Robert Fico must immediately seek a vote of confidence in his government. The ruling resolves a dispute over the interpretation of the word “without delay,” which Fico’s Smer party had previously used to postpone the parliamentary vote. The court’s decision compels parliament to schedule the confidence vote without further procrastination. The delay had been criticized by opposition parties who argued the government was attempting to avoid accountability. The court’s intervention clarifies the legal obligation to proceed promptly with the vote, potentially triggering a political crisis. This ruling follows concerns regarding the government’s actions and adherence to constitutional procedures.