48-year-old Peter Pellegrini was sworn in as Slovakia’s sixth president. Slovakia gained independence after the disintegration of Czechoslovakia in 1993. The ceremony took place amid high security following an assassination attempt on PM Fico. Pellegrini called for national unity in his speech at a special session of Parliament. Pellegrini beat pro-Western career diplomat Korčok in the April 6 presidential runoff vote. His victory cemented Fico’s grip on power by giving him control of major strategic posts. Pellegrini succeeded Zuzana Čaputová, the country’s first female head of state. Čaputová was a staunch backer of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion. President Zuzana Čaputová didn’t seek a second term in the largely ceremonial post. Fico didn’t attend the ceremony as he’s still recovering after being shot in the abdomen. Slovakia’s PM was shot while greeting supporters on May 15 in the town of Handlova. Fico’s party won September 30 elections on a pro-Russian and anti-U.S. platform. Pellegrini headed the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party to the third-place finish in the vote. He joined a governing coalition with Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party. Critics worry Slovakia under Prime Minister Fico will abandon its pro-Western course. Remember, the new government immediately halted any arms deliveries to Ukraine. 1000s have repeatedly taken to the streets to rally against Fico’s pro-Russian policies. Robert Fico plans to amend the penal code and take control of the public media. Pellegrini, who became Parliament’s speaker after polls, never questioned PM’s policies. He was Robert Fico’s former deputy in Smer when he became prime minister in 2018. Pellegrini temporarily parted ways with Fico after the scandal-tainted Smer lost 2020 polls. Their reunion enabled made the creation of Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government. The president can veto laws, but Parliament can override the veto with a simple majority. Analysts: The government, led by the prime minister, holds most executive powers.
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