Two years after Branislav Gröhling took over the helm of the Slovak political party SaS, he has achieved what he calls a significant political victory. At a recent party congress, a decisive majority of nearly two hundred delegates supported his leadership and decision to remove former leader Richard Sulík from the party. Gröhling's vision for a transformed SaS diverges sharply from its past under Sulík, despite initial setbacks that saw the party's popularity dip below six percent. Currently, their polling has improved, stabilizing between seven and eight percent as they engage more actively in the political landscape.

Gröhling has pushed for an emphasis on economic issues within the party's agenda, promoting SaS as the sole genuine right-wing party in Slovakia. This strategy comes at a time when the country faces significant economic challenges, including the need for financial consolidation and rising costs. Unlike some of their political counterparts, the SaS leadership is adamant that they will not resort to populist promises of cheap food or additional pension benefits, aiming instead to present more sustainable economic solutions to the public.

Moreover, the party has kicked off a billboard campaign with slogans focused on financial empowerment, appealing to the need for economic solutions that resonate with voters. They are also actively collecting signatures for legal complaints, signaling an assertive approach to their burgeoning political strategies. Gröhling's leadership seems set on not just redefining SaS's identity but also positioning it as a key player in Slovakia's evolving political landscape.