Support Base of Slovak Coalition Partners Converging Against Russia Sanctions
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The voter bases of Slovakia's two main coalition parties, Smer-SD and Hlas, are increasingly aligning in their opposition to sanctions against Russia, according to new polling data. The convergence marks a significant shift from when Hlas was a stronger political force and commanded more pro-European voters among its supporters. Smer-SD is the dominant social-democratic party led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, while Hlas is a smaller coalition partner that split from Smer in 2020. The polling also revealed that only one-third of Slovaks believe Fico is effectively managing the current fuel crisis stemming from tensions with Iran over energy supplies.