The article reflects on a speech given by Slovak President Andrej Kiska in 2016, where he discussed the formation of a 'coalition of the willing' in response to rising extremism and fascism within the country. This term, borrowed from American presidents, was intended to illustrate a united front against these ideologies. Kiska believed that this coalition would reinvigorate society and serve as a bulwark against the threats posed by extremist movements.

However, the article argues that the entry of political figures like Béla Bugár and Richard Procházka into the government, which aligned with Fico's Smer party, effectively allowed Fico to rehabilitate his policies. The initial intention of creating a pressure system to genuinely combat extremism turned out to be naive. The consolidation of power under Fico has led to an environment that ultimately fosters the rise of extremism rather than containing it.

The implications of Kiska's rhetoric versus the actions taken by subsequent leaders highlight a significant political shift in Slovakia. As extremist ideologies gain traction, this situation raises concerns about the stability of the state and the risks of authoritarianism that could arise under Fico's governance, marking a troubling trend in Eastern European politics.