Election, page 19
(source: TASR)
Parliamentary election takes place in Slovakia on February 29, 2020. Read more about the election here.
Exit poll results will be published as soon as the moratorium is over, when the polling stations close at 22:00.
The 2020 election in Slovakia is expected to bring a change after two governments dominated by the Smer party of former prime minister Robert Fico, forced to step down in 2018 in the aftermath of the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová.
Fico rules on - with three partners
Within four days, the four parties agreed not only that they “found no issues that would definitely divide them”, as Fico said, but they also came up with the programme priorities as a basis for their potential government’s programme statement, and a division of posts in the parliament and in the cabinet.
Sieť falling apart as MPs leave
Three MPs from the party’s slate out over decision to join the coalition with Smer and SNS
160 proposals submitted to disband extremist ĽSNS
Activists organising the march against extremists turn to general prosecutor.
Kiska hears Fico’s proposal
New parliament will convene for founding session on March 23
Ministries have been allocated, names still not officially announced
After presenting their programme priorities, the four parties of the coalition have agreed on the composition of the government. Robert Fico is reportedly to stay on as prime minister, the Health Ministry remains problematic.
Police investigate the alleged buying of votes
Investigators are looking into a case of potential vote buying after the public-service broadcaster pointed to dubiously high gain of two lesser-known politicians in predominantly Roma villages.
Coalition talks already impact polls
The preferences of several now-parliamentary parties have dropped following the March 5 parliamentary election, while support for extremists keeps increasing.
Coalition introduces its priorities
Coalition parties introduced their programme priorities, but political analysts are sceptical.
Kotleba agitates even among children
The post of Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region (BBSK) governor was for Marian Kotleba, the leader of the fascist People’s Party – Our Slovakia, just a way to become more visible and enter the parliament, according to Ingrid Kosová from WatchBBSK, the BSSK watchdog project of Quo Vadis NGO.
Figeľ resigns as KDH chairman
CHAIRMAN of the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) which fared worse than expected in the March 5 general election and is not in parliament, announced on March 15 that he would resign.
Smer remains without self-reflection
How will Bugár and Procházka rule with someone whose refugee-crisis-time vocabulary could beat any extremist?
Sieť and Most inclined to government with Smer, SNS
TWO rightist parties, Sieť and Most-Híd, until now in opposition to joining a coalition with Smer, showed interest in talks on creating a stable government with the winner of the March 5 election, Smer.
Prosecuted ĽSNS member replaced in parliament by similar one
THE FAR-RIGHT People’s Party-Our Slovakia (ĽSNS) of Marian Kotleba experienced its first problems when candidate Andrej Medvecký, accused of battery, gave up his MP post only to be replaced by another party colleague of scandal, Milan Mazurek.
Election 2016: One week later
When the prime minister tells you that the economy is doing great, but your own life is not getting better, anger ensues.
Kotleba voters likely reticent to speak out in polls
In two decades watching Slovak elections, analyst says he has never seen a party's results take as big a leap over pre-election data
Analysts: Kotleba uses American campaign tactics
AN AVERAGE politician campaigning in the regions comes to a village, gives presents, smiles and then departs after 30 minutes. Marian Kotleba’s loyalists were ready to leave their job, roll up their sleeves and help repair a flooded cellar.
Beblavý resigns as Sieť vice-chairman
ONE of the most recognised Sieť party politicians Miroslav Beblavý who has recently pointed out several sandals concerning the health care sector resigned from his post as the party’s vice-chairman on February 9.
Christian democracy suffers in Slovakia
The Christian Democrats have a chance to return to the top tier of parties, but need changes.
Kollár reportedly has gangland ties
Chair of Sme Rodina (We Are Family) considers the documents received by the Sme daily, which allege his links to gangland figures, to be an attempt to discredit him.
Fico: Smer-SNS cooperation fundamental for a stable cabinet
Smer’s leader continues to hold official talks about a future government, but centre-right representatives meet too.
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