Opposition Party Submits Signatures for Early Elections Referendum in Slovakia

The Demokrati party, a non-parliamentary opposition group, delivered more than 380,000 signatures to President Peter Pellegrini requesting a referendum on early parliamentary elections. The submission represents the party's response to public dissatisfaction with the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Under Slovak law, citizens can petition for referendums on matters of public interest, though the process requires collecting signatures from a significant portion of the electorate. The move reflects growing opposition pressure on Fico's coalition government, which returned to power following elections in late 2023.