Premier Ready to Go to Snap Election in January
Premier Robert Fico said that he's ready to go to a snap election in January, adding that this could be achieved by drafting a constitutional law on shortening the electoral term.
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Danko: SNS May Not Support Opening of House Session Due to Dispute with Taraba
Due to the ongoing dispute with Environment Minister Tomas Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee), the coalition SNS party may not support the opening of the next parliamentary session, which is due to begin on 15 September, SNS leader Andrej Danko stated on TA3's discussion programme '
President: Slovakia Would Benefit from Grand Coalition between Smer-PS
(STVR, 'Sobotne dialogy', 5 September)
Speaking on STVR's politics programme 'Sobotne dialogy' (Saturday Dialogues), President Peter Pellegrini stated that Slovakia would benefit from a grand coalition between the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) and the ruling Smer-SD.
The head of state went on to say
Monitor: Raz Still Considering Running for Bratislava Mayor
(JOJ 24,'Politika 24', 17 May)
The most important transportation projects in Slovakia are progressing successfully, Transport Minister Jozef Raz (a Smer-SD nominee) said on JOJ 24's discussion programme 'Politika 24' (Politics 24) on Sunday, noting that Bratislava Airport shouldn't be privatised
Monitor: Fico: Slovakia's Position in Europe also depends on Strong Energy Sector
(TA3,'V politike', 11 January)
The European Union is facing changes that could significantly harm Slovakia if it is not sufficiently prepared, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said on TA3's discussion programme 'V politike' (In Politics) on Sunday, adding that one of the government&
Danko Didn't Rule Out that SNS Won't Support Draft on Whistleblowers Office If President Vetoes It
Speaking on STVR's discussion programme 'O 5 minut 12' (Five Minutes to Twelve) on Sunday, Slovak National Party (SNS) chairman Andrej Danko said he doesn't rule out that his parliamentary caucus will abstain from voting on the bill to change the Whistleblowers Protection Office
Fico Refuses Opposition Claims on Slovakia's Bad Condition, Refers to Rating
Premier Robert Fico has rejected opposition claims that Slovakia is in a bad condition, referring to Standard & Poor's rating that, according to him, confirms the government's responsible approach to public finances.