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President Kiska Appoints New Government Led by Peter Pellegrini

President Kiska Appoints New Government Led by Peter Pellegrini

Bratislava, March 22 (TASR) – Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) has become the new prime minister of the Slovak Republic, replacing Robert Fico (Smer-SD) in this post. President Andrej Kiska appointed Pellegrini to the post on Thursday. Subsequently, he also appointed the remaining members of the new Government. Pellegrini has assumed the top

SaS: New Government Won't Receive Our Support

SaS: New Government Won't Receive Our Support

Bratislava, March 21 (TASR) – The government of Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) due to be appointed into office by President Andrej Kiska on Thursday (March 22) won’t receive the vote of confidence from Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) MPs in the Parliament, TASR learnt from SaS press release on Wednesday. According to

President: I'll Appoint New Cabinet, Although I'm Not Fully Happy

President: I'll Appoint New Cabinet, Although I'm Not Fully Happy

Bratislava, March 21 (TASR) – President Andrej Kiska will appoint the new government of Peter Pellegrini on Thursday (March 22), TASR learnt on Wednesday. The head of state announced this decision after meeting with new members of the Cabinet earlier in the day. Kiska conceded that he’s not completely happy

Lassakova Apologises for Soros Comment; Wants to Continue Madaric's Work

Lassakova Apologises for Soros Comment; Wants to Continue Madaric's Work

Bratislava, March 21 (TASR) – Culture minister nominee Lubica Lassakova (Smer-SD) sees no reason to head the ministry differently from her predecessor Marek Madaric (Smer-SD), TASR learnt on Wednesday. Speaking after meeting President Andrej Kiska earlier on Wednesday, Lassakova said that Madaric has left the ministry in good shape. “The reconstruction

Pellegrini Hands Over Upgraded List of New Cabinet Members to Kiska

Pellegrini Hands Over Upgraded List of New Cabinet Members to Kiska

Bratislava, March 21 (TASR) – Designated Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) on Wednesday morning delivered President Andrej Kiska an upgraded line-up of nominees for government members, TASR learnt on the same day. Compared to the original list, which was rejected by the president, the new proposal includes only one change on

Designated Premier Pellegrini Proposes Tomas Drucker as Interior Minister

Designated Premier Pellegrini Proposes Tomas Drucker as Interior Minister

Bratislava, March 20 (TASR) – Designated Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini (Smer-SD) proposed incumbent Health Minister Tomas Drucker (a Smer-SD nominee) to lead the Interior Ministry. The emptied chair of health minister should be taken over by current state secretary at the Health Ministry, Andrea Kalavska, TASR learnt at a press conference

Bugar: I See No Reason for Snap Election

Bugar: I See No Reason for Snap Election

Bratislava, March 20 (TASR) – Leader of the coalition Most-Hid party Bela Bugar doesn’t see a reason for an early election at the moment, as 79 MPs have clearly declared support for a new government, TASR learnt on Tuesday. Responding to President Andrej Kiska’s decision not to appoint designated