The Budget Council conducted an analysis of over a thousand possible ways to consolidate public finances and compared them to the government's proposal. The findings revealed that approximately one-third of the proposed consolidation package would merely address poorly designed measures rather than contribute to true fiscal health. If the government continues on the same path for two more years, an additional consolidation package would be required to rectify the situation.

Led by Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický, the current administration, under Prime Minister Robert Fico, has primarily focused the consolidation efforts on increasing the taxation of labor, with savings making up only a small portion of the overall package. This specific setup is seen as detrimental to economic growth and extends the timeframe within which the government will need to reform public finances. Additionally, it increases the overall volume of necessary measures to achieve fiscal balance.

Compared to other successful consolidation strategies, Kamenický's approach is deemed less effective, particularly since a significant proportion of the consolidation package does not contribute to the improvement of public finances. Instead, it acts only to compensate for a flawed structure of measures when compared to more successful consolidations. This analysis raises concerns about the long-term implications for Slovakia's economic stability and public financial health.