Slovakia's Defense Minister Rejects Claims of Coalition Crisis
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Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák from Smer-SD dismissed suggestions that Slovakia's ruling coalition is experiencing a crisis, describing current political tensions as normal political life. The ruling social-democratic party also criticized the opposition, claiming that current opposition parties are not prepared to govern or work together effectively. Smer-SD has been facing political pressure amid various policy disagreements within the governing coalition, which includes the populist Slovak National Party and the centrist Hlas party. The comments appear to be a response to recent speculation about instability within Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, which returned to power following elections last year.