Why Smer Isn't Falling Even Though Republika is Growing, and What's Happening in the Opposition? Heads of AKO, Ipsos, and Focus Explain the Polls
Recent party preference polls in Slovakia indicate a decline for the Progressive Slovakia party alongside significant growth for the Republika party.
Political Forum / When Smer, Hlas, Progressive Slovakia, and Republic Meet
The article discusses a meeting between representatives of several Slovak political parties in the European Parliament regarding the sovereignty of Slovakia and the controversial EU initiative on abortion rights.
Martin Dubéci from PS / We are not like Smer to let Šimečka's case go stale. Matovič fell into Fico's game, which will not affect Šimečka
Martin Dubéci defends the political party PS against accusations related to a scandal involving badly invoiced subsidies linked to Marta Šimečková, while criticizing rival politicians Igor Matovič and Robert Fico.
Ipsos: The decline of PS has been confirmed, it's at the level of Smer. The opposition is not losing voters overall
Recent polling data indicates that the support for the opposition party Progresívne Slovensko has dropped to levels comparable to their main competitor, Smer.
In Smer, they have already devised a way to defend the convicted Brhel. Kaliňák and Susko are not telling the truth about the damage in the Mýtnik case
Slovak officials from the Smer party are defending convicted oligarch Jozef Brhel by claiming the state suffered no damage in the Mýtnik case, contrary to court findings of 6 million euros in benefit.
In Smer, they invented it, now they are complaining about a conflict with Žilinka. The story of the pension for the Attorney General
The Smer party in Slovakia is embroiled in a conflict with Attorney General Maroš Žilinka over his critiques of the government and the absence of a lifetime pension that was proposed but vetoed by the president.
The court confirmed that people close to Smer were stealing from the state treasury
A Slovak court sentenced oligarch Jozef Brhel and his son to probation for stealing millions from state IT contracts, raising concerns about the leniency of economic crime penalties.
Debate in the editorial office / The condemnation of Smer voters will not confuse us
Prime Minister Robert Fico is advocating significant changes to laws regarding cooperating defendants in response to a Constitutional Court ruling that halted supportive legislation for accused individuals.
Smer as Mafia? We have it in black and white
The article discusses the allegations that the political party Smer in Slovakia operated as an organized crime group, supported by investigative journalism and testimonies from whistleblowers.
Smer as the Political Wing of Organized Crime?
The article explores the comparison between Slovakia's Smer party and Ireland's Sinn Féin, highlighting claims of Smer being tied to organized crime amid a corruption cleanup.
Oligarch Jozef Brhel of Smer convicted in the Mýtnik case, his son and former state secretary Kuruc are also guilty
Oligarch Jozef Brhel has been found guilty in the Mýtnik case involving secret tenders for IT systems in financial administration.
Commentators of Denník N: Tibor Gašpar lost 3-0 this week
This week's commentary discusses the legal troubles faced by Tibor Gašpar, highlighting three key setbacks in his cases.
Fico's machine has been stuck, justice has found its way
The Slovak Supreme Court has allowed the trial of Tibor Gašpar to proceed, affirming that efforts by the Smer party to manipulate the judiciary have not been successful.
Wants to investigate the possibility of more than two parents
The Swedish Medical Ethical Council is proposing to explore legal frameworks that would allow for more than two parents and the removal of the age limit for IVF treatments.
Newsfilter: The government has a day that loses elections
The article discusses the recent challenges faced by the Slovak government, particularly the Smer party and its leader Robert Fico, highlighting the detrimental news affecting his political standing and the broader implications for Slovakia.
Gašpar does not like the title of accused, but in the Očistec case, the deputy chairman of parliament will have to go to court
Slovak deputy parliament chairman Tibor Gašpar faces court appearances related to his indictment in the Očistec case, despite his discomfort with being called accused.
Smer utilizes the case of Šimečka's association / Gašpar talks about connections to PS and wants to go after NGOs. Desperate attempt, responds Šimečka
The political party Smer is leveraging the controversy surrounding Marta Šimečková's association to attack connections with the Progressive Slovakia party and criticize their handling of financial matters.
Ipsos Survey: Voters of Smer and Hlas Have Opened the Door to a Coalition with the Republic
The increasing popularity of the Republic movement is leading Smer politicians to openly consider coalition possibilities, reflecting a divided opinion among voters about such an alliance.
Election of the Attorney General / Smer considers replacing Žilinka before parliamentary elections, opposition speaks of arrogance of power
The coalition party Smer plans to elect a new Attorney General to replace Maroš Žilinka before the upcoming parliamentary elections, a move criticized by the opposition as an abuse of power.
Newsfilter: The Ficov hoax about assistance to Ukraine has also been debunked by the prosecution
The prosecution confirmed that the claims made by the Smer party regarding the government's military support to Ukraine and its impact on Slovakia's defense capabilities are false, marking a significant political loss for Smer.
Žilinka and Smer continue their dispute / You are taking revenge for the unapproved pension, Kaliňák told him. Leave the prosecutors alone, Žilinka told Fico
Maroš Žilinka and Robert Fico are embroiled in a dispute triggered by Žilinka's public criticisms of the government's anti-corruption efforts, leading to a confrontation in parliament.
The prosecutor dismantled the claims of Smer: the donated MiGs lacked enough pilots and missiles, the S-300 was outdated
The prosecutor has addressed the Smer party's claims about military aid to Ukraine, revealing that the donated MiGs were not adequately staffed with pilots and lacked necessary weapons, while the S-300 system was outdated.
Voice + Republic: Some members of the municipal coalition do not rule out, Bystričians remind of black flags related to the SNP
Recent discussions among local political leaders in Spišská Nová Ves highlighted ongoing collaboration and key upcoming events, particularly concerning the municipal coalition.
Eurofonded Tatra Brewery is going bankrupt shortly after the departure of a powerful Smer politician
The Tatra Brewery, which has faced bankruptcy since summer, is closing down shortly after the exit of influential Smer party member Ladislav Lazár, largely due to declining beer consumption in Europe, which even EU funds could not rescue.
Mayor Matúš Vallo: If Jozef Ráž runs in the elections, it will be a battle over whether we want to transfer the governing style of Smer to Bratislava
Bratislava's Mayor Matúš Vallo discusses his candidacy in the upcoming local elections and his views on challengers, government commitments to the city, and concerns from motorists.
Weekly News Filter: Smer openly identified with the Republic and Mečiarism
The article discusses how Smer's explicit alliance with the Republic and its extreme elements has clarified the party's political stance under Robert Fico, undermining previous claims of distancing from extremism.
Who evaluated Pellegrini / 22 personalities received awards, including Čaplovič from Smer, Reháková from Slovenka, and coach Vengloš
President Peter Pellegrini honored 22 individuals from various fields, including four posthumously, at a ceremony in Bratislava, urging Slovaks to remain hopeful about the future.
The Coalition with the Republic is not just Gašpar's wish; the majority of coalition voters are interested in it
Influential politician Tibor Gašpar of Smer has expressed openness to a coalition with the extremist Republic party, surprising many and indicating that it reflects the interest of a majority of coalition voters.
Gaspar is compatible with the Republic, the Republic is incompatible
The article discusses the questionable influence of a former police chief on the future strategies of the political party Smer, despite his unclear membership status.
The Republic is Approaching: Gašpar Would Take It as a Partner, Beňová Can Already Imagine It
The article discusses the evolving political landscape in Slovakia, focusing on the potential partnership between the Smer party and the Republic party as they shift towards a more nationalistic agenda.
Voters of Smer and Hlas increasingly feel the rise in prices, eight out of ten citizens rate healthcare poorly
Before Christmas, politicians from the Smer party tried to convince people that they could shop for groceries cheaper than last year, boasting of falling inflation while addressing issues related to rising prices in stores.