Slovakia Through Young Eyes. Sound Check Episode 45. (11.5.2026 16:00)

A recent nationwide survey by the Office of the Commissioner for Children, conducted in cooperation with Trnava University and involving more than 10,200 young people aged 16–17, found that up to 75% of Slovak youth are considering leaving Slovakia after high school. The findings, which also drew reaction from Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during the Parliament of Children and Youth, explore how young people perceive Slovakia, their future, and the society they are growing up in. The data will serve as a foundation for creating a “Vision for Slovakia Through the Eyes of Young People.” We discussed the survey’s findings with Commissioner for Children Jozef Mikloško and psychologist Mária Dědová from Trnava University. Beyond the survey findings, we also spoke with youth shadow ministers for social affairs, foreign affairs, education, and culture about their own ideas and priorities within their respective policy areas. The latest episode of Slovak Sound Check, we celebrate one year of learning Slovak together by exploring birthday vocabulary.