Days After Slovakia Elects Pro-Russia President, European Parliament Debates Rule Of Law In Slovakia

Slovakia’s recent presidential election saw Peter Pellegrini, aligned with pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico, clinching victory, raising concerns over democratic erosion. The European Commission’s warning to withhold funds from Bratislava in response has ignited debate over the effectiveness of such measures. With parallels drawn to Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the EU faces the challenge of halting democratic regression within its member states. Zuzana Gabrižová, editor-in-chief of Euractiv Slovakia, provides insights into navigating this complex political landscape. #slovakia #peterpellegrini #robertfico #worldnews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: