Ján Ferenčák, a member of the National Council and the mayor of Kežmarok, has been definitively expelled from the Hlas party following concerns raised by the regional organization regarding his political activities. The party's leadership noted that Ferenčák had repeatedly voted differently from the coalition, publicly criticized the leadership, and was recently associated with allegations of corruption linked to blocked land transactions. This series of actions led to his expulsion, which the party communicated following internal deliberations within the regional leadership.

In a statement made before his expulsion, Ferenčák expressed doubts about his future within Hlas under the leadership of Matúš Šutaj Eštok. He anticipated the outcome and voiced that there was a process to push him out of the party, suggesting that the leadership was using fabricated cases to justify their actions without formally addressing the issue at their presidency level. Ferenčák's claims highlight the internal strife within Hlas, indicating a rift between regional officials and the party's national leadership.

The implications of Ferenčák's expulsion could be significant for both him and the Hlas party. It underscores the possible divisions within the party regarding leadership and policy direction, particularly in handling allegations of misconduct. As the political landscape evolves in Slovakia, the reactions from constituents in Kežmarok and the broader implications for Hlas's reputation will be closely watched, especially in light of upcoming elections.