An ally of Slovakia's populist prime minister is favorite to win the presidential election
by Via AP news wire
Mar 22, 2024
2 minutes
Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of⯠populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of Slovakia’s president.
A victory for Pellegrini, who currently serves as Parliament speaker, would cement Fico’s power by having his allies control key posts in the country.
It would also deprive of a key pro-Ukrainian voice. Pellegrini hopes to succeed Zuzana Äaputová, a staunch backer of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s two-year invasion.
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