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Last Week: Fico does right by Ukraine, for once

Denys Shmyhal and Robert Fico signing the Michalovce roadmap.

Don’t expect the shift in rhetoric to last. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: And then they took the Presidential Palace

Peter Pellegrini will be the next president. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Pellegrini’s “peace”-driven campaign falls apart ahead of round two

Only a couple of days left to campaign. Michaela Terenzani

What to expect from the Korčok vs. Pellegrini duel

Ivan Korčok celebrates his success in the first round.

The stakes remain high in this presidential election. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: With Fico or against Fico? Slovakia is about to vote for its next president

This presidential election is about checks and balances. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: How much hate can we take?

Sme journalist Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová.

Prominent journalist steps back, citing online and real-life attacks. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Fico offers cold comfort to Ukraine, two years into Russia’s aggression

The prime minister denies that Slovakia has territorial claims on Ukraine, but still talks of ‘neo-Nazis’. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Rule of law still a burning question as coalition drops another bomb

Zuzana Čaputová decided to sign the law she does not approve of.

Smer names its nominee for secret service director, and it’s a name observers feared. Michaela Terenzani

Why are you helping rapists? Fico’s government faces some awkward questions

Tibor Gaspar (center) celebrates the passing of the law with fellow Smer MPs.

The widely opposed rule-of-law changes pass, and a rearguard defence begins. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Passage of Fico’s legal changes is now imminent

Robert Fico, Denisa Sakova, Robert Kalinak and Peter Pellegrini in parliament.

Shortening the statute of limitations for white-collar crimes will have immediate, irreparable effects. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: What is the ‘new pragmatism’ in Slovak foreign policy about?

Peter Pellegrini and Robert Fico sign the coalition treaty.

Ukraine’s prime minister coined the term after meeting Robert Fico. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Fico says no to Ukraine in NATO

Robert Fico visiting Viktor Orbán in Budapest.

Slovak PM feels “doomed to cooperation” with his Hungarian counterpart. Michaela Terenzani

Can the protests stop Fico?

People take part in the opposition-organised protest outside the Government Office in Bratislava on December 7, 2023, holding up different slogans: "You can't do everything!", "Let's stop them!" and "They won't win!".

And if not, what is the point? Michaela Terenzani

Who wants to be president?

Hlas chair Peter Pellegrini as pictured before one of the first post-election TV debate on October 1, 2023.

Pellegrini has two big decisions to announce, but he is taking his time. Michaela Terenzani

‘The memory of a fish in a bowl’: Slovak journalists reflect on a ‘bitter’ year

Robert Fico arrives to Smer headquarters on election night.

Those who covered the murder of Ján Kuciak wonder why it already means so little to voters. Michaela Terenzani

Fico’s plan to end the “Special” attracts protests in Brussels and at home

Opposition PS, KDH and SaS organised a protest in response to the plan to abolish the Special Prosecutor's Office on Thursday.

Smer ignores the European Commission’s request to put the legislation on hold. Michaela Terenzani

Secret trip to Brussels as Fico starts making Slovakia his own again

Little has changed in Slovakia’s support for Ukraine, but major changes planned at home should ring alarm bells. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Opposition tries to sack the “minister of revenge”

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok in parliament.

The interior minister had barely started, and already he’s facing a no confidence vote. Michaela Terenzani

Last Week: Fico names his enemies. Journalists are still top of the list

Officials in the new government want to limit critical media. Michaela Terenzani

Fico acted on his ‘no bullets to Ukraine’ claim last week

And Slovakia will get a say on Ukraine’s EU accession moves in December. Michaela Terenzani

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