Sutaj Estok: PS and Democrats Joined by Nothing But Hatred

Bratislava, 15 November (TASR) – Progressive Slovakia (PS) leader Michal Simecka has just brought Eduard Heger and Jaroslav Nad on board his opposition vessel, declared Voice-SD leader and Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok on Sunday, commenting on the pre-election alliance between PS and the extra-parliamentary Democrats party. "They have already wrecked one government. The only things they have in common are hatred and the hope that people have forgotten their disastrous record in government," Sutaj Estok posted on social media. House chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) pointed out that PS has chosen the Democrats as its partners, along with people who bore responsibility for the chaos between 2020 and 2023. "Former prime minister Heger (2021-23). Former Defence Minister Nad (2020-23). Hate-monger Galko. PS has just opened the door to another government for these very people. And who is missing to complete the line-up? Igor Matovic. If these people really do form a government, Slovakia will face a return to the worst period its politics has ever experienced," he added. Earlier in the day, PS and Democrats leaders Michal Simecka and Jaroslav Nad announced the forming of a pre-election coalition. They will contest the 2027 parliamentary election on a joint candidate list, with candidates allocated between the two parties in a 4:1 ratio. The agreement is intended to create a strong opposition bloc and prevent votes from being squandered. Both leaders also stated their ambition to win the election and form a government. mf