Martin Šuster, a member of Slovakia’s Council for Budgetary Responsibility, has criticized the government’s approved 2027 budget, stating it fails to improve the country. He argues the budget lacks both consolidation measures and policies to stimulate economic growth, continuing existing governmental approaches. Šuster emphasized Slovakia can no longer afford to be fiscally lax. The projected deficit of 4.9 percent of GDP remains unchanged from autumn 2023, when the Fico government took office. The budget’s details were not fully outlined in the provided text, but Šuster's assessment paints a picture of continued financial challenges for Slovakia. He suggests the budget reflects a government with limited ambitions beyond basic functions.