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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Slovakia's Election: Liberals Lead, Threatening Support for Ukraine

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.

via POLITICO Europe|

#election #liberal #politics

politics2 years ago•10 min saved

Slovakia's Political Landscape: Welfare, Nationalism, and Scandal

Slovakia's left-wing party, Smer, is facing criticism from a new generation of activists who see its social democratic rhetoric overshadowed by corruption scandals, nationalist language, and a lack of transformative vision. Despite this, Smer has proven successful in defending the welfare state against market liberalization. As the country heads into a snap election, Smer has emerged as the frontrunner by focusing on the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine. However, its conservative pitch and opposition to NATO and the EU have alienated younger voters, who are turning to centrist and socially liberal parties instead. The future of the left in Slovakia is at stake as the country grapples with historical memory and the need for progressive reforms.

via Jacobin magazine|

#left-wing #nationalism #politics