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President: Constitutional Majority on Changes to Constitution Strong Signal

President: Constitutional Majority on Changes to Constitution Strong Signal

Bratislava, 26 September (TASR) – President Peter Pellegrini fully respects the decision of Parliament to amend the Slovak Constitution and noted that, at a time of deep societal division in Slovakia, a constitutional majority sends out a strong signal that there is consensus across the political spectrum on a specific issue

Premier: If Constitutional Amendment Doesn't Pass on Thursday, We'll End This Topic

Premier: If Constitutional Amendment Doesn't Pass on Thursday, We'll End This Topic

Bratislava, 25 September (TASR) - If the government's amendment to the Constitution doesn't pass the final vote on Thursday, Smer-SD will abandon the issue, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has announced, adding that this is the last time when 42 Smer-SD MPs are ready to support

Fico: Strategic Agreement among Superpowers and New Rules Are Necessary

Fico: Strategic Agreement among Superpowers and New Rules Are Necessary

Reaching a strategic agreement among the world's superpowers will be of paramount importance, along with setting new rules, which should involve a reform of the UN, Premier Fico said in his speech during the opening ceremony of the new academic year at the University of Presov on Tuesday.

Rasi: Crucial to Prepare for Crises in Advance, Prevention Cheaper

Rasi: Crucial to Prepare for Crises in Advance, Prevention Cheaper

Bratislava, 22 September (TASR) - It is crucial to prepare for crises in advance because prevention is always cheaper than dealing with the consequences, said Parliamentary Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) at a round-table meeting on Monday dedicated to new crisis management and civil protection. Rasi stated that prevention is the

Rasi: MPs' Salaries to Be Frozen Next Year

Rasi: MPs' Salaries to Be Frozen Next Year

Bratislava, 18 September (TASR) – Salaries and flat-rate allowances for members of Parliament will be frozen next year, and along with 10-percent higher taxation in comparison to that faced by ordinary people, this will result in an effective reduction in their incomes, House Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) announced on Thursday alongside

MPs to Discuss Consolidation Measures via Fast-tracked Proceedings

MPs to Discuss Consolidation Measures via Fast-tracked Proceedings

Bratislava, 17 September (TASR) – MPs will discuss the package of consolidation measures for next year via a fast-tracked legislative procedure and should make a final decision on the package during the current session of Parliament. The bill, which amends and supplements certain laws related to the consolidation of public finances,

Protests against Consolidation Held in Several Cities and Towns across Slovakia

Protests against Consolidation Held in Several Cities and Towns across Slovakia

Bratislava, 16 September (TASR) - Gatherings organised by the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party against consolidation are taking place in Bratislava, Kosice, Banska Bystrica, Zilina and 12 other cities and towns in Slovakia on Tuesday evening. The protest is also being attended by opposition chairs of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS)