Far-right leader Uhrík does not rule out coalition with Fico, Matovič criticizes about-face

Milan Uhrík, leader of the far-right Republic party, has indicated he would not exclude joining a government coalition with Robert Fico's Smer-SD party. The statement drew criticism from Igor Matovič, leader of the opposition Slovakia Movement party, who pointed out that Uhrík had previously labeled Smer as a "mafia party that is destroying Slovakia." Matovič's response highlighted the apparent contradiction in Uhrík's position toward the ruling social-democratic party. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions in Slovak politics as parties position themselves ahead of future electoral contests, with Uhrík's potential openness to cooperation with the current ruling party marking a notable shift from his previous harsh criticism of Fico's government.