Slovak politicians Martin M. Šimečka, Marián Leško, Matúš Kostolný, and Tomáš Hudák have expressed concern that Igor Matovič will not change his confrontational tactics following recent elections. During a discussion titled “How to Save Democracy” held on Wednesday, October 14th, in Bratislava’s DPOH, the panelists predicted Matovič would maintain an aggressive approach when faced with opposition. They argue that relying on hope alone is insufficient, and active citizen participation is crucial. The politicians suggest Matovič is likely to become more entrenched in his position when challenged, likening his behavior to a predatory animal. A transcript of the discussion is now available for review. The debate focused on the state of democracy in Slovakia amidst upcoming political challenges.