EP election 2019
European Parliament election took place in Slovakia on Saturday, May 25.
Slovakia will have 14 MEPs in the EP (13 immediately, one will join after Brexit), all chosen from parties which gain more than 5 percent of the vote in the elections. The number of MEPs from each party depends on how large that party’s share of the vote is. Each party in Slovakia can field up to a maximum of 14 candidates and under a preferential voting system, voters can indicate which candidate they would like to see elected.
Citizens of other EU countries living in Slovakia could vote too. Here is how.
Anna Záborská, conservative politician who shaped debates on abortion and family policy, dies aged 77
A doctor turned politician, she served three terms as an MEP and later as an MP, becoming a leading voice of Christian conservatism in Slovakia.
Slovak MEPs split over rare vote on Europe’s ‘empress’
While Progressive Slovakia MEPs reject the motion as extremist-driven, Smer, Hlas, and Republika back the call for dismissal.
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Iran’s clerical regime hides behind international law while dismantling it across the Middle East. It’s time to stop pretending.
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Slovakia’s government struck a more cooperative tone, but MEPs remain alarmed by attacks on media, judges and the rule of law.
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Slovaks have chosen 15 MEPs.
Last Week: What the European elections say about Slovakia
Slovakia delivers a rare victory of a liberal party in the EP polls.
V4 countries think Russia most likely to influence EP election
Half of the Slovaks polled say nothing will change after the EP elections.
Eurobarometer: Slovaks see EU more positively than Czechs
However, participation in EP elections in Slovakia has been the lowest in Europe.
Foreigners can vote in EP election in Slovakia, must submit application first
Deadline is April 29.
Prague-based pro-Russian web that hosted Slovak politicians blocked
Kremlin used Voice of Europe to influence countries ahead of EP election.
The coalition shows how it plans to take control over public TV and radio
The new draft EU media law might stop the coalition.
Dutch MEP: I'm very fond of Slovakia, nothing the government does can change that
Sophia in 't Veld has been following the rule of law in Slovakia for five years and the latest steps of the government have her worried.
Ukraine is Europe, Europe is Ukraine. We belong together
The European Parliament wants to start planning for liberation day.
Government told to take 'clear step' on LGBT+ protection
European Parliament resolution also warns against far-right extremism.
MEPs blast "Middle Ages" conditions for Roma
Committee says lack of prospects for minority is "absolute scandal".
Europeans to use a single charger for their small devices
New rules set to curb electronic waste and help consumers in the EU.
Fico fails in bid for European support
His own political camp is unconvinced.
Slovak MEP elected vice-president of the European Parliament
He is the first-ever Slovak to hold such a position.
Slovak MEP runs for vice-president of European Parliament. What are his chances?
Observers agree that he would handle the position well.
MEPs leave Slovakia “cautiously positive”
The delegation spent two days in the country, and discussed a broad range of topics including the developments in the Kuciak murder case and reforms.
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