The parliamentary elections in Slovakia have attracted a lot of attention and discussion in recent days. The Smer-SD party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico emerged victorious in this election, obtaining 23% of the votes, enough to come first but not enough to obtain an absolute majority. This result raises questions and concerns about the future of Slovak politics and its relations with its European partners.
What particularly attracted attention was the Smer-SD party’s promise to end military aid to Ukraine and its criticism of the European Union (EU) and NATO. This position has been strongly criticized by some, who believe that it could have harmful consequences for regional stability and international relations. However, other voices support this decision, arguing that Slovakia should focus on its internal problems rather than getting involved in external conflicts.
It is interesting to note that the Smer-SD party could form a coalition with other parties, notably Progressive Slovakia which obtained 18% of the votes. This could influence Slovak foreign policy and bring it closer to the approach of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for his Eurosceptic positions and criticism of the EU.
However, it is important to emphasize that Smer-SD party chairman Robert Fico stated that Slovakia’s foreign policy direction will not change and the country will remain a member of the EU. He also insisted that it is possible to criticize the EU while still being an active member of the Union.
In a country where the economy and internal issues are of great concern to the population, voters have expressed their desire for a stable government capable of effectively managing the country. They expressed weariness with political wrangling and the inability of previous governments to respond to the needs and expectations of citizens.
There is still much uncertainty about Slovakia’s political future, but one thing is certain: the results of the parliamentary elections have opened a new chapter in the country’s political history. What remains to be seen is how the Smer-SD party and its coalition partners will govern and what the consequences of their decisions will be on the international stage. The next few months and years will certainly be interesting to follow.