Richard Raši has announced that he will present a proposal in April to extend the electoral term for local governments from four to five years. This change would require a constitutional majority in the Slovak National Council, indicating that support from the coalition party KDH will be crucial. Raši believes that this extension can be implemented for candidates succeeding in the elections scheduled for October 2026, provided the amendment is passed during the legislative session beginning on April 14, 2026.

The coalition party SNS has stated their support for the proposal, even though initially, they aimed for a six-year extension. Roman Michelko, the head of the SNS parliamentary club, views this five-year term proposal as a compromise. The necessity for constitutional majority underscores the importance of multi-party discussions, particularly the involvement of KDH, for the proposal to have a chance of becoming law. The timing is critical, as it must be advanced in the upcoming parliamentary session to align with the electoral timeline.

The implications of extending the term for local governments could influence the political landscape in Slovakia, allowing for potentially more stability and reduced electoral cycles. However, challenges remain regarding the need for consensus among political parties to achieve this constitutional amendment, which reflects broader themes of governance and policy-making in contemporary Slovak politics.