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Parliament Expresses Confidence in Government; 78 MPs Supported Cabinet

Parliament Expresses Confidence in Government; 78 MPs Supported Cabinet

Bratislava, 18 June (TASR) - In a vote on Thursday, Parliament expressed confidence in the government, with 78 MPs supporting the cabinet and 54 lawmakers being against. Since it was the only item on the agenda, the vote ended the extraordinary 60th House session. The cabinet requested the vote due

PM Fico Accepts Constitutional Court Ruling, Confidence Vote Set for Thursday

PM Fico Accepts Constitutional Court Ruling, Confidence Vote Set for Thursday

Bratislava, 17 June (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) said that he respects the Constitutional Court's ruling requiring the government to seek a vote of confidence in Parliament and confirmed that lawmakers are likely to debate the motion as early as on Thursday, June 18. Fico said

Parliament Again Fails to Open Debate on Finance Minister

Parliament Again Fails to Open Debate on Finance Minister

Bratislava, 16 June (TASR) - Lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon again failed to open the special emergency session of Parliament on an opposition motion of no confidence in Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD). On the fourth attempt, only 56 MPs registered their presence, while at least 76 lawmakers are required for

Premier: We're Finalising Reopening of Aluminium Production in Ziar nad Hronom

Premier: We're Finalising Reopening of Aluminium Production in Ziar nad Hronom

Bratislava, 14 June (TASR) - The process of reopening aluminium production in the town of Ziar nad Hronom (Banska Bystrica region) is nearing completion, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) stated on Sunday in a video posted on social media, in which he addressed foreign and domestic policy as well as

Freedom and Solidarity Unveils New 'Anti-theft Radar' Project

Freedom and Solidarity Unveils New 'Anti-theft Radar' Project

Sebechleby, June 13 (TASR) - The opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party announced a new project called 'Anti-theft Radar' in the village of Sebechleby (Banska Bystrica region) on Saturday, Michal Goffa from the SaS communications department told TASR on the same day, adding that through this initiative, the

Rasi: EU Must Fight for Its Future, Competitiveness and Security

Rasi: EU Must Fight for Its Future, Competitiveness and Security

Bratislava, 12 June (TASR) - The European Union (EU) must fight for its future, competitiveness and security, for a higher standard of living for people in Slovakia and across Europe, and to resolve the challenges brought about by global conflicts, stated House Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) following his meeting with

Opposition PS and KDH Convening Several House Committees over Presov Hospital

Opposition PS and KDH Convening Several House Committees over Presov Hospital

Bratislava, 11 June (TASR) - The opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party and the Christian Democrats (KDH) are jointly convening sessions of the parliamentary health committee, the committee overseeing Military Intelligence activities, and the defence and security committee, representatives of the parties told a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, adding