Gašpar Emerges as Potential Successor as Danko Claims Fico Previously Promised Constitutional Court Role

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has emerged as a potential successor to Prime Minister Robert Fico, according to recent political discussions, while Slovak National Party leader Andrej Danko claims Fico had previously promised months ago to transition to the Constitutional Court. The 63-year-old Fico, who has grandchildren, faces speculation about his political future as coalition partners and voters reportedly prefer alternative leadership candidates. Danko's revelation suggests Fico may have been considering stepping down from his role as head of government to take a judicial position, though no formal announcement has been made about such a transition.