The only potential exception appears to be the period from 2012 to 2016, but it is important to note that in that period, Direction—Social Democracy (SMER-Sociálna Demokracia; SMER) was the sole …

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Oct 17, 2025 · The Party of European Socialists voted unanimously to expel Fico’s Smer party for taking political positions in recent years that contradict “severely and deeply the values and principles our …

As Slovakia heads toward a snap election, former prime minister Robert Fico is surging in polls. His Smer party has a record of defending welfare spending — but its scandals and nationalist rhetoric …

Oct 16, 2023 · Robert Fico's SMER (Direction), which won the highest percentage of votes (22.9%) with a pro-Russian and socially conservative platform, is reportedly going to head defense, transport, …

Sep 27, 2023 · So, yes, there are reasons to worry about what Smer’s potential victory will mean for the EU, NATO, and Ukraine, but one should also be concerned about what Smer’s potential victory will …

Sep 18, 2025 · Smer-SD has been suspended from the PES since 2023, after forming a pro-Russian coalition with the far-right SNS party.

News about Smer-Social Democracy (Slovakia). Commentary and archival information about Smer-Social Democracy (Slovakia) from The New York Times.

Nov 8, 1999 · Elections in Slovakia to the National Council, scheduled for 29 February, will likely confirm the continued falling support for the centre-left Smer-Social Democracy (Smer).

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