The Slovak opposition failed to bring forward the national elections. In a referendum on a constitutional amendment, necessary for early elections, only 27 percent of those entitled to vote turned up, not enough for a valid and binding result.
Since Slovakia’s government fell in December, the heavily divided country has been left with an interim cabinet. Without early elections, there is little prospect of a new coalition. But to shorten the legal term of government by four years, the constitution must be changed. This can only be done through a referendum with a turnout of at least 50 percent or if 90 of the 150 MPs vote in favour.
After the failed referendum, the parties are meeting again to unblock the situation. If they don’t come out soon, the president wants to appoint a temporary cabinet of technocrats. Elections are now scheduled for February 2024. Polls now lead to two leftist opposition parties, one of which opposes further aid to Ukraine.
Source: BNR
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