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Christian Democratic Leader Vows to Topple Slovak Government at Party Congress

Milan Majerský, leader of the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), delivered a sharp attack against the current government at his party's national congress in Ružomberok, declaring the goal of a democratic change of Prime Minister Robert Fico's cabinet. The Christian Democratic Movement, a center-right opposition party, positioned itself as a pro-European and pro-Atlantic force that seeks to restore financial security to families by reinstating tax bonuses that were eliminated by the current government. Majerský's statement references the party's role during the 1989 fall of Slovakia's communist regime, suggesting KDH will play a similar role in removing Fico's administration, which has been in power since October 2023 as part of a coalition with the nationalist Slovak National Party and the social-democratic Hlas party.

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Bittó Cigániková Says She Has No Problem with Boris Kollár After Failing to Win SaS Leadership

Mária Bittó Cigániková stated she has no fundamental issues with Boris Kollár following her failure to secure a leadership position at the recent SaS party congress. The former parliamentarian addressed her political future after the unsuccessful bid for party leadership. SaS (Freedom and Solidarity) is a liberal opposition party in Slovakia that has faced internal divisions in recent years. The congress represents a significant moment for the party as it seeks to reorganize its leadership structure and define its direction moving forward.

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Christian Democratic Movement Names Three Candidates for Regional Elections

The Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), a center-right opposition party in Slovakia, officially launched preparations for regional elections scheduled for October 24, 2026. The party's council approved three candidates for regional governor positions during a Saturday meeting in Ružomberok, including Milan Majerský who will seek to defend his position as head of the Prešov Self-Governing Region. The regional elections will determine leadership for Slovakia's eight self-governing regions, which oversee areas including healthcare, education, and regional development.

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SaS Congress Rejects Proposal for Sulík to Lead Future Electoral List

The congress of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), a liberal opposition party, rejected a proposal that would have ensured party leader Richard Sulík's position on the party's candidate list for future elections. The decision represents a significant internal challenge to Sulík's leadership of the party he founded in 2009. In related party organizational changes, Jana Bittó Cigániková and Martin Barto concluded their terms on SaS's republican council, while Ľudovít Paulis, Peter Čech, and Miroslava Bátovská were elected as new members to the party's governing body.

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KDH Party Elects Two New Vice-Presidents at National Convention

KDH, Slovakia's Christian-democratic opposition party, elected Ján Horecký and Peter Stachura as new vice-presidents during its national convention in Ružomberok on Saturday. Horecký, a former education minister, and Stachura, a healthcare expert, joined the party's leadership alongside three existing vice-presidents: Viliam Karas, Igor Janckulík, and Marián Čaučík. The personnel changes represent a strengthening of KDH's leadership structure as the party seeks to consolidate its position in Slovakia's political landscape.

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Christian Democratic Party Elects New Deputy Leaders at National Assembly

The Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), a conservative opposition party in Slovakia, elected new deputy chairpersons during its national assembly. Three candidates competed for two available deputy leadership positions, with delegates making the final selection through voting. The KDH, which advocates for traditional Christian values and conservative policies, holds these assemblies to select party leadership and determine strategic direction. The party currently sits in opposition to the ruling coalition led by Smer-SD.

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Police Reportedly Investigate Kežmarok Mayor Ján Ferenčák for Corruption

An investigator from the National Criminal Agency's Office for Combating Organized Crime visited Kežmarok City Hall on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, reportedly in connection with a corruption investigation involving Mayor Ján Ferenčák. The mayor has denied any knowledge of the investigation, stating he knows nothing about the matter. The National Criminal Agency is Slovakia's specialized police unit responsible for investigating serious crimes including organized crime and high-level corruption cases. Kežmarok is a historic town in northern Slovakia near the High Tatras mountains, and any formal corruption charges against its mayor would represent a significant development for the local government.

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Slovak Opposition MP Announces Legal Challenge Over Court Decision on Detained Suspects

Opposition MP Bajo Holečková announced she will file a legal complaint regarding a court's decision not to order pre-trial detention for two individuals identified as Ján Č. and Pavel Ď., who were recently arrested. The Slovakia Movement, an opposition party, criticized the court's ruling, describing the situation as a "comedy." The case appears to involve suspects referred to as "čurillovci," though the specific charges or nature of their alleged crimes were not detailed in the available information.

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Slovak Opposition Party SaS Rejects Founder Sulík from Candidate List at Congress

Slovakia's opposition party Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) delivered a major blow to its founder and former chairman Richard Sulík at its 22nd congress on Saturday, with delegates voting to exclude him from the party's candidate list for upcoming parliamentary elections. The congress also saw Jana Bittó Cigániková removed from the party's leadership board, marking significant personnel upheaval within the liberal party. SaS, a pro-business liberal party that has been part of Slovakia's opposition since losing power in 2020, appears to be undergoing a substantial internal restructuring as it prepares for future elections. The rejection of Sulík, who founded the party in 2009 and led it through several electoral cycles, represents a dramatic shift in the party's direction and leadership structure.

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Opposition Leader Majerský Announces Pro-Family Economic Program Ahead of Elections

Opposition politician Majerský declared that Slovakia needs change and announced his movement will prepare what he called the strongest economic and pro-family program for upcoming elections. The leader emphasized that people and families must again be the top priority in Slovak politics. Majerský argued that Slovakia needs to be rebuilt on healthy foundations, signaling a campaign focus on economic and social policies centered around family support. The announcement represents an early positioning ahead of Slovakia's next parliamentary elections, though no specific policy details were provided.

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Gröhling Wins Decisive Victory in SaS Leadership Battle as Sulík Absent from Party Congress

Branislav Gröhling secured a clear victory in the leadership contest for Slovakia and Solidarity (SaS), a liberal opposition party, during the party's congress. The outcome represents a significant shift in the party's direction, with former leader Richard Sulík notably absent from the congress and not appearing on the candidate list. Jana Bittó Cigániková, a prominent party figure, was removed from the party's leadership after receiving only 32 votes in the election for the republican council. The results mark a decisive moment for SaS, which has been one of Slovakia's main opposition parties, as it undergoes internal restructuring under new leadership amid ongoing political realignment in the country.

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Slovakia Needs Change, Family Values Must Come First, Says Majerský

A Slovak political movement is preparing what it calls the strongest economic and pro-family program ahead of upcoming elections, according to statements from its leadership. The movement's representative Majerský argued that Slovakia needs fundamental change, with individuals and families placed at the center of policy priorities. The announcement signals the movement's intention to focus its electoral campaign on economic reforms and family-oriented policies, though specific details of the proposed program have not yet been released.

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Slovak Opposition Movement Promises Economic and Pro-Family Program for Elections

A Slovak political movement announced it will prepare what it calls the strongest economic and pro-family program for upcoming elections. The group, led by Majerský, declared that people and families must be placed at the center of political priorities again, arguing that Slovakia needs significant change. The movement positioned itself as offering an alternative approach focused on family-centered policies and economic reforms, though specific details of the proposed program were not disclosed.

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Slovak Judge Releases Two Former Police Officers, Warns Against Criminalizing Standard Procedures

A Bratislava court judge released two former police officers from custody after a prosecutor filed detention requests with the wrong court. Judge Tomáš Hajduk from Bratislava Municipal Court I dismissed detention motions against Ján Čurilla and Pavel Ďurka, both former members of the National Criminal Agency (NAKA), Slovakia's elite police unit that handles major crimes and corruption cases. The men were freed three days after their initial arrest when prosecutor Michal Žeňuch from Trnava filed the detention request with an incorrect court that lacked jurisdiction over the case. Judge Hajduk warned against the criminalization of established police procedures, suggesting the charges may target routine investigative methods rather than actual criminal conduct.

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General Prosecutor Must Review Supervisory Prosecutors' Actions in Operation Against Čurilla Group, Says Holečková

Progressive Slovakia MP Beáta Holečková has filed a complaint with the General Prosecutor's Office demanding a review of how supervisory prosecutors handled an operation targeting associates of former special prosecutor Dušan Kováčik's deputy Daniel Čurilla. Holečková, a member of the opposition liberal party Progressive Slovakia, argues that General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka must investigate the conduct of prosecutorial supervisors during the law enforcement action. The complaint centers on concerns about prosecutorial oversight during operations connected to the Čurilla group, which has been linked to corruption investigations involving Slovakia's former special prosecution structure that was dissolved and replaced under the current government.

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Businessman Kočner to Testify in Ján Kuciak Murder Case

Controversial businessman Marián Kočner is scheduled to testify in the murder case of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak, with plans to explain communications from the encrypted messaging app Threema. The case centers on the 2018 assassination of Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, which shocked Slovakia and led to massive protests and the fall of the government. Kočner has been a central figure in the investigation, with prosecutors alleging he ordered the killings after Kuciak's reporting threatened his business interests. The encrypted messages from Threema have been key evidence in the case, potentially revealing communications between Kočner and others involved in the alleged conspiracy.

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Slovak Oligarch Revives Factory with Government Subsidies Amid French Defense Cooperation

Slovak businessman Jaroslav Strnad is using government subsidies from Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok to revive another manufacturing facility, according to reports. The development coincides with recent discussions between Prime Minister Robert Fico and French President Emmanuel Macron about establishing joint production of explosive powder charges in the Slovak town of Strážske. Currently, Slovak arms manufacturers must import these materials, making domestic production a strategic priority. Strnad, a prominent oligarch known for his construction and industrial ventures, has previously benefited from state support for various projects. The proposed joint Slovak-French manufacturing initiative would reduce the country's dependence on imported military supplies and strengthen its defense industry capabilities.

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Slovak National Party Proposes Ban on Active Politicians Owning Media

The Slovak National Party (SNS) announced plans to draft legislation that would prohibit active politicians and parliamentary candidates from owning stakes in media companies or being their ultimate beneficiaries. The party, which is part of Slovakia's ruling coalition alongside the social-democratic Smer-SD, argues that media outlets should provide equal access to information dissemination for all political actors. SNS officials cited Italy as a precedent for such restrictions, referencing former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who was required to transfer his media assets to other parties. The proposed law would represent a significant change to Slovakia's media ownership rules and could affect the current media landscape where some politicians have financial interests in news outlets. The initiative comes amid ongoing debates in Slovakia about media ownership concentration and political influence over news coverage. If enacted, the legislation would force politicians to divest their media holdings or cease their political activities, potentially reshaping the relationship between politics and media ownership in the Central European country.

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Slovak MP Ferenčák Allegedly Charged with Corruption Related to Mayor Role

Slovak lawmaker Ferenčák has allegedly been charged with corruption in connection with his previous role as mayor, according to claims made by the Democrats party. The Democrats, a centrist opposition party, stated that the criminal charges against the member of parliament stem from activities during his tenure in local government. The allegations represent the latest development in Slovakia's ongoing efforts to address corruption among public officials, though details about the specific nature of the charges or the timeline of the alleged offenses have not been disclosed.

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Slovak Opposition Leader Gröhling Presents SaS Party as Stable Partner at Congress

Branislav Gröhling, leader of the opposition Freedom and Solidarity party (SaS), declared his party a stable political element during Saturday's party congress. The liberal-conservative SaS leader emphasized the party's readiness to serve as a responsible and trustworthy partner in Slovak politics. SaS, which currently sits in opposition after losing parliamentary representation in 2020 before returning in 2023, has positioned itself as part of the liberal opposition bloc against the ruling coalition led by Robert Fico's Smer-SD party.

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