The current coalition in Slovakia advocates changing the voting system for citizens abroad from postal ballots to in-person voting at embassies, citing concerns over the secrecy of the vote.
In Slovakia, there is a growing discussion about the fairness of the voting process for citizens casting their ballots from abroad. The current coalition argues for a shift from postal voting to in-person voting at embassies. They highlight that the existing postal voting system compromises the secrecy of the voting process, as it allows the possibility of family members or friends voting together and monitoring each other’s choices. This lack of privacy can undermine the integrity of the election process.
Critics of the postal voting system note that the requirement for voters to print their own ballots creates a digital trace, potentially compromising anonymity. Since secrecy is a foundational principle of electoral law, the current coalition believes that changing the system to allow in-person voting is a necessary step to ensure that citizens can freely express their political choices without fear of coercion or monitoring.
While there are arguments in favor of maintaining the postal voting option for its accessibility, especially for citizens in remote areas, the coalition emphasizes that the integrity and confidentiality of the vote must take precedence. The proposed change may lead to a more secure and trustworthy electoral process for Slovak citizens living abroad, fostering greater confidence in the democratic system.
