A new government coalition in Slovakia: Fico allies with the far right and a left-wing party
The Slovak political landscape is in full restructuring following the recent legislative elections. Prime Minister-designate Robert Fico announced the formation of a government coalition with the far right and a left-wing party, sparking mixed reactions and raising questions about the future of the country’s foreign policy.
Fico’s party, Smer-SD, came first in the elections with 23% of the vote, ahead of the centrist Progressive Slovakia (PS) party led by Igor Matovic. But rather than forming a coalition with the latter, Fico chose to ally with the far right represented by the nationalist party SNS and the left party Hlas-SD.
This political alliance has raised concerns about Slovakia’s foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine. Indeed, Fico clearly expressed his intention to revise Slovakia’s relations with Ukraine and move closer to Russia. Some voices have been raised to criticize this position, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
However, Fico stressed that his country had other priorities and more pressing internal problems than aid to Ukraine. He also affirmed that his government would do its best to promote dialogue and contribute to the search for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Details regarding ministerial positions and concrete government policies remain to be determined, but this new government coalition marks a turning point in Slovak politics. Traditional parties are being shaken up, while the far right and left-wing parties are gaining influence.
It is essential to closely monitor developments in Slovakia, particularly regarding its foreign policy. The expected changes could have a significant impact on Slovakia’s international relations and its position within the European Union and NATO.
In conclusion, Slovakia faces a new political era with the formation of a government coalition between Smer-SD, the far right and a left-wing party. The repercussions of this alliance on the country’s foreign policy raise concerns and raise questions about Slovakia’s future direction on the international scene. It remains to be seen how this government coalition will work and what political decisions it will make in the coming months.
The France24 editorial team