Parliament Deputy Speaker Criticizes KDH for Withdrawing Support on Municipal Election Terms

Richard Raši, deputy speaker of Slovakia's parliament, criticized the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) for withdrawing its previously promised support for extending local government election terms. Raši accused KDH leader Milan Majerský of making deals with the opposition Progressive Slovakia party. The proposal to extend municipal election periods had been preceded by extensive discussions with local government associations and multiple political parties, according to Raši. The Christian Democratic Movement, a small center-right opposition party, had initially indicated it would back the measure before reversing its position.