A public opinion survey conducted by the agency AKO for TV JOJ reveals that 48.2% of Slovak voters express trust in President Peter Pellegrini, while 43.1% view his performance negatively. The data, collected from 1,000 respondents between June 10 and June 18, 2026, highlights significant divides in public sentiment based on political affiliation, age, education, and regional location.
According to the survey results, 10.4% of respondents view the president’s performance very positively, and 37.8% perceive it as rather positive. Conversely, 26.2% of voters evaluate his work as rather negative, with 16.9% reporting a very negative view. A small portion of respondents, 7.2%, remained undecided, while 1.5% declined to answer.
Political and Demographic Divisions
The survey shows a clear split in how supporters of various political parties perceive the president. Voters for Smer-SD, Republika, Hlas-SD, SNS, Maďarská aliancia, Sme rodina, and Právo na pravdu tend to view Pellegrini more positively. In contrast, voters for Progresívne Slovensko, SaS, Hnutie Slovensko, and Demokrati express a more critical stance. Supporters of the Kresťanskodemokratické hnutie (KDH) appear divided, with opinions split roughly down the middle.
Age and education levels also correlate with public perception. Respondents between 50 and 66 years old generally view the president more positively, while those aged 18 to 33 and 34 to 49 are more critical. Furthermore, the data indicates that as a voter’s level of education increases, the level of criticism and distrust toward the president also tends to rise.
Did You Know? The survey identifies the Banskobystrický region as the area where President Pellegrini enjoys the highest levels of trust, followed by the Košický and Trenčiansky regions.
Regional Variations in Public Trust
Regional data shows that the Bratislavský region has slightly surpassed the Žilinský region in terms of voter distrust. This shift places both regions at the forefront of regions expressing higher levels of skepticism toward the president’s tenure. These findings suggest that geographical location remains a key factor in how the head of state is perceived across the country.
What May Happen Next
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducted the survey regarding President Pellegrini?
The survey was conducted by the agency AKO for the television station TV JOJ.
How many people participated in the survey?
The research was based on a sample of 1,000 respondents, with data collection occurring between June 10 and June 18, 2026.
Which regions express the most distrust toward the president?
The survey indicates that the Bratislavský region has slightly surpassed the Žilinský region in terms of voter distrust.
How do you think these regional and demographic divides will influence future political developments in Slovakia?