Slovakia's ruling coalition builds far-right ties amid nuclear plan delays

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s ruling coalition is expanding political ties ahead of regional contests, with Smer, Hlas, and the Slovak National Party backing joint candidates alongside the far-right Republika movement in Trnava. Republika currently holds third place in national preference polls despite scrutiny over controversial campaign tactics by its youth wing.

Simultaneously, opposition leader Igor Matovič has launched a nationwide tour criticizing Fico’s administration through public debates and confrontations.

Meanwhile, Fico’s plan to construct a fully state-owned nuclear power plant faces hurdles. Negotiations over the valuation of Czech utility ČEZ’s minority stake in the Jaslovské Bohunice project have stalled, delaying the government's ambitions to secure direct control over domestic energy production.

Sources: Denník N, Hospodářské noviny, iROZHLAS, Respect, Seznam Zprávy