Slovak coalition passes laws without minority recognition; Fico's Smer defends move

Slovakia's ruling coalition, led by Robert Fico's Smer, is passing legislation with balanced vote counts, declining to recognize the parliamentary minority. Fico, who previously criticized such governance, now defends the approach, while Smer officials deny it aims at triggering early elections. The development signals a potential consolidation of executive power and heightened political tension in Slovakia.

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