Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini has emerged victorious in the presidential elections. He secured 53.26% of the vote and defeated opposition candidate Ivan Korcok.
Key highlights
- The victory of Pellegrini strengthened Prime Minister Robert Fico’s hold over Slovakia. Pellegrini is a longtime associate of Fico.
- In Slovakia, the president has limited powers to execute.
- The incumbent prime minister and the newly elected president are pro-Russian leaders, fueling speculations about a rise in Ukraine’s problems.
About Slovakia
- Slovakia, or Slovak Republic, is a Central European country. It is a landlocked country, and shares borders with Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
- Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia.
- It is a developed nation and a member of the European Union and NATO.
