In the first round of Slovakia’s presidential elections, former Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok emerged victorious with 42.51% of the votes. He will now face off against President of the Chamber Peter Pellegrini in the upcoming run-off on April 6. The election results have set up a showdown between pro-European Korcok and pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s ally Pellegrini.
With all votes counted, Korcok received 42.51%, while Pellegrini got 37.05%. The candidates are now gearing up for the next round and are focusing on reaching out to more voters. Despite low turnout in the first round, which was only 51.91%, participation exceeded that of previous presidential elections held five years ago by a significant margin.
Over four million voters were called to choose a successor to President Zuzana Caputova, who announced she would not seek re-election for personal reasons. As the campaign for the run-off intensifies, both candidates are working hard to connect with voters and make their case for the presidency.
In other news, there are reports of certificate verification issues with online gambling platforms, discussions on renewable energy sources and their impact on economic growth, and music streaming services that allow users to listen to music without ads or interruptions. The political landscape in Slovakia is heating up as the country prepares for its final round of presidential elections.
Overall, it seems that this election cycle has been characterized by intense debates over various issues affecting Slovakia’s future direction, including foreign relations and economic policies. With just one round left before a new president is elected, it will be interesting to see how each candidate approaches these issues in their final push for victory.
