The election outcome is highly uncertain in Slovakia’s fragmented political scene, with the main dividing line running between pro-Western forces including the current government and a more pro-Russian stance by extreme right and the Smer party of former prime mister Robert Fico who wants to end support for Ukraine.
Heger said pro-Western democratic values and aid to neighbouring Ukraine were the cornerstones of his agenda.
“We want Slovakia to be a clear and reliable part of the democratic and free world, self-confident and responsible ally,” Heger told a news conference.
“We want to help Ukraine on the path to its desired victory and peace,” he said. “We do not want Putin’s army on our borders.”
Setting himself apart from conservative rivals, Heger said he wanted a country where “every citizen feels safe regardless of race, gender, faith, nationality or sexual orientation.”
Heger said he would not cooperate with far-right…
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