Slovakia’s government, led by Robert Fico, is now compelled to seek a vote of confidence in Parliament following a Constitutional Court ruling. The ruling stems from the government’s failure to request this vote since November of last year, as mandated by the country’s fiscal responsibility law—originally enacted during a previous Fico administration. The court determined the request was required “without undue delay” due to Slovakia’s substantial national debt. This law requires the government to seek parliamentary approval when increasing state debt. The government had previously disregarded this obligation, prompting the legal challenge. The vote will assess the government’s continued support within the National Council and address concerns regarding the nation’s financial stability.