Elections in Slovakia

Thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico Irish Examiner15:07Russia Protests Robert Fico Slovakia

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico MailOnline14:02Russia Protests Robert Fico Slovakia

Bloomberg: Slovakia's prime minister seeks Turkey's help on keeping Russian gas News.am10:32Robert Fico Recep Erdogan Slovakia

Ankara, Bratislava forge stronger ties with new strategic partnership AzerNews11:38Robert Fico Recep Erdogan Slovakia

Slovak leader Fico preparing for EU exit, opposition says Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:02Robert Fico Slovakia Kyiv

Slovak PM Fico reacts to parliamentarians' Kyiv visit with new threats against Ukraine The New Voice of Ukraine14:47Robert Fico Slovakia Kyiv

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denies Slovak PM's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in alleged cyberattack Ukrainska Pravda14:40Robert Fico Slovakia Ukraine

Slovak PM accuses Ukraine of involvement in alleged "massive cyberattack" Ukrainska Pravda12:48Robert Fico Slovakia Ukraine

MFA denies Fico's accusations of Ukraine's alleged involvement in cyberattack against Slovak insurer Interfax-Ukraine14:10Robert Fico Slovakia Ukraine

MFA of Ukraine: Fico pulled something long spoiled out of closet Ukrinform12:35Robert Fico Slovakia Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry comments on "Maidan in Slovakia": PM Fico has pulled something long expired out of the closet Ukrainska Pravda16:05Ukraine Robert Fico Slovakia

Zelenskyy in Davos criticises Slovak prime minister over "love" for Russian gas Ukrainska Pravda10:21Robert Fico Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine

Fico proposes new meeting plan with Zelenskyy amid tensions over Russian gas transit The New Voice of Ukraine03:32Robert Fico Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine

PM Robert Fico defends Parliament Vice-Chair’s views on the EU Radio Slovakia International07:47Robert Fico Slovakia EU

PM Robert Fico: Slovakia must prepare for EU and NATO challenges Radio Slovakia International07:37Robert Fico Slovakia EU

Mass protests sweep Slovakia as PM Fico warns of “Maidan” scenario Euromaidan Press16:24Robert Fico Slovakia Ukraine

Fico accuses Ukraine of hacking Slovakia’s national insurer The New Voice of Ukraine19:04Ukraine Robert Fico Slovakia

Latest News

In the last 2 hours

Fico accuses Ukraine of hacking Slovakia’s national insurer The New Voice of Ukraine19:04

In the last 6 hours

Mass protests sweep Slovakia as PM Fico warns of “Maidan” scenario Euromaidan Press16:24

Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup BBC15:49

Thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico Irish Examiner15:07

In the last 8 hours

'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests The Kyiv Independent14:59

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denies Slovak PM's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in alleged cyberattack Ukrainska Pravda14:40

MFA denies Fico's accusations of Ukraine's alleged involvement in cyberattack against Slovak insurer Interfax-Ukraine14:10

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico MailOnline14:02

Protests against government of Slovak PM continue in Slovakia – photos Ukrainska Pravda13:18

Earlier today

Slovak PM accuses Ukraine of involvement in alleged "massive cyberattack" Ukrainska Pravda12:48

Angry Slovaks ratchet up protests against PM Fico's pro-Russia drive Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:14

PM Fico takes action against external forces as Slovakia faces risk of Color Revolution AzerNews07:47

Yesterday

News digest: Fico sees coup plot behind protests, but Slovaks take to the streets anyway The Slovak Spectator23:26 23-Jan-25

Anti-Fico protests build as Slovak PM mutters about foreign ‘coup’ Politico EU22:08 23-Jan-25

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry comments on "Maidan in Slovakia": PM Fico has pulled something long expired out of the closet Ukrainska Pravda16:05 23-Jan-25

Some opposition groups want to topple government through riots: Slovakian premier Anadolu Agency14:02 23-Jan-25

Fico looks to Orbán but can’t tame the streets The Slovak Spectator12:56 23-Jan-25

MFA of Ukraine: Fico pulled something long spoiled out of closet Ukrinform12:35 23-Jan-25

Ankara, Bratislava forge stronger ties with new strategic partnership AzerNews11:38 23-Jan-25

Fico Plays the Coup Card to Evade No-Confidence Vote – QUICK TAKE Visegrad Insight10:53 23-Jan-25

Georgian PM calls Slovak counterpart’s claim on “coordinated processes” in different countries… Agenda09:37 23-Jan-25

Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' after no-confidence bid euronews08:11 23-Jan-25

Slovakia’s Fico dreams of his ‘Maidan’ EurActiv.com01:01 23-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

Fico speaks about a group of “experts” preparing a “Maidan” in Slovakia Freedom15:01 22-Jan-25

Slovak PM accuses opposition of planning coup to topple him BBC14:20 22-Jan-25

Slovak Opposition Urges Probe Into Premier After Coup Charge Mint08:48 22-Jan-25

PM holds talks with Slovak counterpart in Bratislava The Budapest Times08:41 22-Jan-25

Viktor Orbán in Slovakia: Central Europe Must Be Taken Seriously Hungary Today02:25 22-Jan-25

Slovak opposition withdraws no-confidence motion against Fico’s government TRT World00:52 22-Jan-25

News digest: Premier Fico warns of Slovak Maidan, cites secret email-based report The Slovak Spectator18:32 21-Jan-25

The People vs. Bidzina Ivanishvili. Who Will Win in 2025? PONARS Eurasia14:21 21-Jan-25

Orbán and Fico find common ground ahead of Davos EurActiv.com12:35 21-Jan-25

Bloomberg: Slovakia's prime minister seeks Turkey's help on keeping Russian gas News.am10:32 21-Jan-25

Zelenskyy in Davos criticises Slovak prime minister over "love" for Russian gas Ukrainska Pravda10:21 21-Jan-25

Slovak leader Fico preparing for EU exit, opposition says Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:02 21-Jan-25

Experts warn of dangerous rhetoric as SMER MP questions Slovakia’s EU future EurActiv.com01:24 21-Jan-25

Türkiye's Erdoğan promises Slovak PM assistance with Russian gas supplies Ukrainska Pravda01:23 21-Jan-25

In Slovakia, more than 150 psychiatrists called on Fico to resign, he responded with accusations Ukrinform21:52 20-Jan-25

Press statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following his meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico About Hungary (Press Release)19:00 20-Jan-25

Fico seeks Turkey's help to secure Russian gas supply The New Voice of Ukraine18:25 20-Jan-25

Erdogan, Fico call for just and lasting peace in Ukraine Interfax-Ukraine12:02 20-Jan-25

Türkiye, Slovakia aim to reach $5B bilateral trade this year — Erdogan TRT World11:55 20-Jan-25

It is important all stages of Gaza ceasefire to be fully implemented: Turkish president Anadolu Agency11:51 20-Jan-25

In letter, psychiatrists tell Fico to lead or to leave office The Slovak Spectator08:58 20-Jan-25

Slovakia's psychologists and psychiatrists slam Fico’s behavior, urge to quit The New Voice of Ukraine06:14 20-Jan-25

Slovak psychiatrists and psychologists demand PM Fico's resignation Ukrainska Pravda03:50 20-Jan-25

Over 100 Slovak psychiatrists sound alarm over Fico EurActiv.com00:59 20-Jan-25

Last Week: Fico says leaving the EU should be an option The Slovak Spectator16:02 19-Jan-25

Slovak PM Fico reacts to parliamentarians' Kyiv visit with new threats against Ukraine The New Voice of Ukraine14:47 19-Jan-25

Fico accuses Slovak opposition leader of 'kissing Zelensky's ring' The Kyiv Independent12:02 19-Jan-25

Slovakia's PM threatens to block EU aid to Ukraine over gas dispute UAWire10:36 19-Jan-25

PM Robert Fico defends Parliament Vice-Chair’s views on the EU Radio Slovakia International07:47 19-Jan-25

PM Robert Fico: Slovakia must prepare for EU and NATO challenges Radio Slovakia International07:37 19-Jan-25

Slovak PM accuses opposition of sycophancy towards Zelenskyy Ukrainska Pravda07:19 19-Jan-25

Zelenskyy comments on Fico’s statement on possibility of meeting in Davos Freedom06:11 18-Jan-25

Fico proposes new meeting plan with Zelenskyy amid tensions over Russian gas transit The New Voice of Ukraine03:32 18-Jan-25

Zelenskyy expresses doubts about meeting with Slovak PM in Davos, Bloomberg News says Ukrainska Pravda03:12 18-Jan-25

Zelensky comments on Fico's statement on possibility of meeting in Davos Ukrinform01:30 18-Jan-25

Fico suggests meeting with Zelenskyy in Davos The New Voice of Ukraine16:42 17-Jan-25

News digest: Zelensky invited Fico, but got Šimečka. Turns out it is safe to visit Kyiv The Slovak Spectator15:57 17-Jan-25

Podoliak says Fico not to come to Ukraine Interfax-Ukraine13:46 17-Jan-25

Where is the notorious 'young blood' of Smer? The Slovak Spectator12:35 17-Jan-25

Zelenskiy hosts Slovakia's opposition leader in Kyiv amid spat with PM Fico Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:46 17-Jan-25

Slovak opposition party leader meets Zelenskyy over energy crisis as PM Fico turns to Moscow Euromaidan Press10:48 17-Jan-25

PM to meet Turkish President Erdogan Radio Slovakia International10:05 17-Jan-25

Fico should meet Zelensky in the next few days Radio Slovakia International10:05 17-Jan-25

PHOTOSlovak opposition delegation arrives in Kyiv European Pravda08:59 17-Jan-25

Slovak opposition delegation arrives in Kyiv Ukrainska Pravda08:22 17-Jan-25

Slovak opposition leader arrives in Kyiv to 'reopen door Fico slammed' The Kyiv Independent07:55 17-Jan-25

In the last month

Fico may meet with Zelensky in 'next few days' The Kyiv Independent14:06 16-Jan-25

Fico says he may meet with Zelenskyy in coming days The New Voice of Ukraine13:45 16-Jan-25

Fico plans to meet with Zelenskyy in coming days Interfax-Ukraine12:11 16-Jan-25

Slovak PM on meeting with Zelenskyy: we are seeking an alternative date European Pravda12:09 16-Jan-25

Slovak PM says efforts underway to schedule meeting with Zelenskyy Ukrainska Pravda11:50 16-Jan-25

Crisis? What crisis? Fico ally brushes off threat to bring down Slovak government Politico EU10:34 16-Jan-25

'You were shot. Why didn't you forgive?' Zelensky tells Fico, drawing parallels to Russian aggression The Kyiv Independent07:39 16-Jan-25

Putin, Trump will settle Ukrainian crisis in 2025 Mehr News Agency07:38 16-Jan-25

Fico Wants Trump in Bratislava. Will It Backfire? Visegrad Insight06:45 16-Jan-25

Zelenskyy assesses statements of Slovak politicians about Russia as dangerous game, recalls assassination attempt on… Interfax-Ukraine06:45 16-Jan-25

New EU sanctions against Russia: Which sectors will be hit? Ukraine Business News18:09 15-Jan-25

Zelenskyy recalls meeting where he told Slovak PM that Putin is evil Ukrainska Pravda16:43 15-Jan-25

Fico’s rival pushes snap election as Slovak PM’s Moscow trip backfires Politico EU14:55 15-Jan-25

Slovakia’s Political Turmoil: A Fragile Coalition and the Shadow of Russian Influence Robert Lansing Institute12:45 15-Jan-25

All opposition MPs to jointly initiate no-confidence motion in government Radio Slovakia International10:52 15-Jan-25

Ukraine will not compromise on Russian gas transit to appease Fico, Ukraine's foreign minister says Ukrainska Pravda10:27 15-Jan-25

Fico vs. Zelenskyy: Slovak PM stirs gas transit scandal to rally voters The New Voice of Ukraine06:37 15-Jan-25

Slovak PM slams student wearing ribbon in Ukrainian colours who refused to shake hands with president European Pravda04:47 15-Jan-25

Slovak prime minister criticises schoolboy with ribbon in Ukrainian colours who refused to shake hands with president Ukrainska Pravda02:08 15-Jan-25

Slovak opposition announces no-confidence vote against PM The Kyiv Independent16:14 14-Jan-25

Slovak opposition to launch vote of no-confidence vote after Fico’s pro-Moscow gas claims Euromaidan Press12:49 14-Jan-25

Slovak opposition prepares vote of no confidence in Fico's government Ukrainska Pravda10:24 14-Jan-25

Slovak PM proposes talks with Ukrainian president Radio Slovakia International10:22 14-Jan-25

Parliament fails to open debate again Radio Slovakia International10:22 14-Jan-25

EU and NATO consensus among Slovak Presidents Radio Slovakia International10:12 14-Jan-25

Slovakia’s empty threats to stop emergency power aid to Ukraine EurActiv.com09:53 14-Jan-25

Slovak opposition piles pressure on Fico over Putin ties and Vietnam hotel visit Politico EU09:25 14-Jan-25

PM Fico declines invitation to meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Slovak MP says The New Voice of Ukraine08:22 14-Jan-25

Slovakia's PM rejects offer to discuss gas transit in Kyiv, Tass cites Slovak MP Yahoo! UK & Ireland07:16 14-Jan-25

EXPLAINERHow the Slovak government attacks Ukraine and why it’s not just about gas transit European Pravda07:05 14-Jan-25

Slovakia says Fico cannot come to Ukraine to see Zelenskyy European Pravda06:04 14-Jan-25

Fico, who visited Putin, says he cannot come to Ukraine to see Zelenskyy Ukrainska Pravda05:40 14-Jan-25

Fico will not visit Kyiv, Slovak lawmaker says The Kyiv Independent04:50 14-Jan-25

Zelenskyy reacts to Fico’s invitation, tells him to visit Kyiv EurActiv.com00:51 14-Jan-25

Slovak Prime Minister Criticizes End Of Russian Gas Transit, Demands Meeting With Zelenskiy Radio Free Europe20:45 13-Jan-25

My place or yours? Zelenskyy and Fico can’t agree on venue to settle ugly gas feud Politico EU15:43 13-Jan-25

Zelenskyy to Slovak PM: Come to Kyiv on Friday European Pravda14:59 13-Jan-25

“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on… Euromaidan Press13:46 13-Jan-25

Zelensky invites Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday Ukrinform13:29 13-Jan-25

Zelenskyy responds to Slovak PM's invitation for meeting: Come to Kyiv on Friday Ukrainska Pravda12:53 13-Jan-25

Slovak Prime Minister invites Zelensky to talks on gas transit News.am12:22 13-Jan-25

Fico invited Zelensky to Slovakia to discuss gas transit via Ukraine; Zelensky responds The Kyiv Independent12:07 13-Jan-25

Slovak Prime Minister Fico invites Zelensky to meet near border to discuss gas transit Meduza12:04 13-Jan-25

Fico invites Zelenskyy to meet near state border Interfax-Ukraine11:44 13-Jan-25

Slovak PM says he doesn't want further escalation with Ukraine and calls Zelenskyy for meeting European Pravda11:35 13-Jan-25

Slovak prime minister says he doesn't want further escalation with Ukraine and calls Zelenskyy for meeting Ukrainska Pravda11:01 13-Jan-25

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About our Elections in Slovakia news

Latest news on Slovakia's next parliamentary election, providing comprehensive coverage of polls, parties, candidates, issues and developments ahead of the vote due by 2027.

Slovakia's next parliamentary election must be held by 2027 to elect members of the National Council, though it could occur earlier if a snap election is called. The previous election in September 2023 resulted in a coalition government led by Robert Fico's Direction - Social Democracy (Smer-SD) party, along with Voice - Social Democracy (Hlas-SD) and the Slovak National Party (SNS).

Current opinion polls suggest a tight race shaping up, with Smer-SD and Progressive Slovakia (PS) as the frontrunners. Key issues likely to dominate the campaign include the economy, Slovakia's stance on the war in Ukraine, and debates over social and cultural values. Analysts will be watching closely to see if Fico's government can maintain its coalition until the next scheduled election.

The election will determine Slovakia's political direction and its relationships with the EU, NATO and regional neighbours. Voter turnout and the performance of newer parties like Progressive Slovakia could signal shifting public attitudes. The Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) and Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) will be looking to build on their 2023 results.

Slovakia's electoral system uses proportional representation with a 5% threshold for parties to enter parliament. The open list system allows voters to select preferred candidates. In 2023, over 68% of registered voters participated, with early voting and mail-in ballots available to increase accessibility.

Our NewsNow feed will provide ongoing coverage of the latest polls, candidate announcements, party manifestos, campaign events and analysis from political experts as Slovakia heads towards this crucial vote. Stay informed on all the key developments shaping Slovakia's political future.

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