Majersky: If Opposition Is to Be Stronger, It Shouldn't Exclude 'Slovakia' Party

Bratislava, 7 January (TASR) - The opposition Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) has called for cooperation on fundamental issues with all opposition parties, KDH leader and MP Milan Majersky has said in an end-of-year interview for TASR, adding that the opposition would be stronger if it didn't exclude the 'Slovakia' party from some coordinated steps. "On some issues we cooperate with Progressive Slovakia (PS) and Freedom and Solidarity (SaS), the Democrats are invited sometimes as well, and we also coordinate some joint steps with the 'Slovakia' party. I've been always proclaiming that if we want to be heard more strongly and clearly, 'Slovakia' party representatives should also be present at our meetings, whether these concern protests, joint press conferences or we're preparing some actions behind the scenes," stated Majersky. Majersky believes that cooperation between all opposition parties is much more effective. He therefore called for a unified approach and cooperation on crucial issues. He thinks that only then will there be hope for change after the next general election. "Some opposition partners don't like the 'Slovakia' party, some don't like the fact that we supported an amendment to the Slovak Constitution. I may not like some steps, decisions or votes by other opposition parties, either. However, if we communicated everything like this instead of cooperating, then there would be no hope for change after the next election," he said. Majersky described the cooperation within the opposition in general as constructive. "We don't have any opposition agreement. On one hand, it is an advantage, on the other hand, someone might say that it's a shame that we don't have any commitment to the future," he added. ko