Tight Finish in Slovak Vote Makes Government’s Shape Hard to Predict
In much of Europe, the election was seen as a bellwether of mainstream support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. But voters seemed most concerned with pocketbook issues.
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Slovakia election 2023: populist party Smer takes commanding lead in count with 98% of precincts reporting – as it happened
Election could decide whether country sticks with liberal, pro-western line or begins to lean more towards RussiaSlovakia’s election day in pictures“There is a real concern that after the vote Slovakia could become some sort of Trojan horse of Russia i…
Slovakia election: polls open in knife-edge vote with Ukraine high on agenda
Election could decide whether country sticks with liberal, pro-western line or begins to lean more towards RussiaVoting has started in a knife-edge election in Slovakia that could decide whether the country sticks with its liberal, pro-western line or …
Is Slovakia About To Elect A Pro-Russian Government?
CNN: A NATO country could soon have a pro-Russian leader Slovakia is getting ready to elect its fifth prime minister in just four years, and with Kremlin sympathizer Robert Fico’s opposition party leading the polls, it is one being watched…
‘Roma only’: the school caught up in a Slovakian national scandal
A small primary in Podsadek is at the centre of a legal row about segregation and discrimination in the run-up to electionsViera Kičrova was angry. Reluctant to talk when approached outside her office, she bristled with frustration. The questions asked…
Slovak progressive party takes narrow lead over populists in poll as election approaches – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can read more on this subject hereThe American ambassador in Bratislava, Gautam Rana, said this week that he has “been very clear” with Robert Fico about the importance of continuing support for Ukraine.In an intervie…
Slovakian elections Q&A: country votes after four PMs in five years
Poll unlikely to end political turbulence that has dogged country since murder of journalist in 2018 but could have serious ramifications for UkraineAfter five years of political upheaval, Slovakia will on Sunday hold a high-stakes but uncertain electi…
‘A perfect storm brewing’: how populists could challenge Europe this autumn
Anti-establishment parties look likely to play a significant role in elections in Slovakia, Poland and the NetherlandsThe shape of three European governments could be decided by the performances of populist, far-right, or anti-establishment parties in …
Revealed: almost everyone in Europe is breathing toxic air
Guardian investigation finds 98% of Europeans breathing highly damaging polluted air linked to 400,000 deaths a yearEurope’s pollution divide: see how your area comparesEurope is facing a “severe public health crisis”, with almost everyone across the c…
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Ban Ukrainian Grain Exports
The bars against sales in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia were in place early Saturday, reviving an issue that has threatened European Union solidarity on Ukraine.