Slovak Parliamentary Elections
Slovak Parliamentary Elections

Author(s): Łukasz Ogrodnik
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Slovakia; parliamentary elections; centre-left party; democracy; government; coalition of right-wing and liberal parties; foreign policy; regional cooperation;
Summary/Abstract: Elections in Slovakia to the National Council, scheduled for 29 February, will likely confirm the continued falling support for the centre-left Smer-Social Democracy (Smer). It is uncertain whether the party will join the next ruling coalition even if it maintains the largest number of seats. The government can be created by a coalition of right-wing and liberal parties. Regardless of its composition, the new government will not change the current directions of foreign policy—further integration in the EU and cooperation within NATO. At the same time, it will need to take strategic decisions on expanding the 5G network, redefining relations with Russia, and regional cooperation.

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