Slovakia

“…Among the two viable options, a coalition with either SMK and KDH or with HZDS and SNS, Fico opted for the latter and thus paved the way for the SNS to return to power. This coalition with the radical right and former autocratic ruler Mečiar caused international concern, particularly in the transnational Party of European Socialists, which Smer had joined in 2005 (Malová and Učeň 2007;Haughton and Rybář 2008, 248-49;Mesežnikov 2008, 10). These concerns, however, hardly affected Fico and his coalition, which remained in office for the entire term.…”

Section: Government Formation With Radical Right Parties In Slovakiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Pariahs or Partners?

Kossack

2023

Edition Politik

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In the past three decades, radical right parties had the opportunity to directly influence political developments from the highest public office in many post-communist Central and Eastern European countries. Oliver Kossack provides the first comprehensive study on government formation with radical right parties in this region. Even after the turn of the millennium, some distinct features of the post-communist context persist, such as coalitions between radical right and centre-left parties. In addition to original empirical insights, the time-sensitive approach of this study also advances the discussion about concepts and methodological approaches within the discipline.

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“…In 2006 the main divisive issues on which parties fought the election battle were the role of the state in the economy (and the life of society in general), Slovak nationalism versus Magyar ethnic concerns, and the conflict between liberal and conservative cultural values (see Malová & Učeň, 2007). The former – represented by then ruling SDKÚ‐DS and opposition Smer‐SD – attracted the largest segment of participating voters and rewarded both contestants, even though it was Smer‐SD which won a plurality of votes.…”

Section: Election Reportmentioning

confidence: 99%