Slovakia's Election: Liberals Lead, Threatening Support for Ukraine
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Liberal, Western-oriented Progressive Slovakia is leading in Slovakia's election, followed by the leftist-populist Smer opposition party, according to an exit poll. Progressive Slovakia, led by Michal Šimečka, has 23.5% of the vote, while Smer has 21.9%. The front-runner has the first chance to form a majority in the 150-seat parliament, potentially putting Šimečka in a strong position to form a coalition. The election is seen as pivotal for Slovakia's future, with Fico promising to stop sending weapons to Ukraine and block Kyiv's potential NATO membership.
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