Democratic Security
Survey
Ukraine. Why Does This Nation Not Fail? 35 Years On – SURVEY
27 August 2026
29 July 2025
Slovakia is no longer just politically divided – it is socially fractured, ideologically radicalised and increasingly disillusioned with democratic norms. As new data places it among Europe’s most polarised societies, the warning signs for the rest of the EU are impossible to ignore. What’s happening in Slovakia today could easily take root elsewhere tomorrow.
In an era marked by growing fragmentation, Slovakia has emerged as one of Europe’s most polarised societies.
According to the latest data from the V-Dem project presented in DEKK Institute analysis, Slovakia now ranks as the second most polarised country in Europe – behind only Hungary and followed by Poland.