Slovak government threatens parliament to dismiss Iran executes demonstrator for first time since protests began

A special session on the resignation of the Slovak government began on Thursday in the Bratislava parliament. The liberal party Freedom and Solidarity SaS, which co-ruled until the summer, tabled a motion of no confidence against the conservative-populist minority cabinet led by Prime Minister Eduard Heger, which remained in office after his departure. The government works chaotically and does not take appropriate measures against the energy crisis and inflation, increasing poverty and increasing numbers of refugees.

The actual vote will take place on 13 December, after several days of debate. However, the speaker of parliament, who belongs to the government camp, can still postpone this date. Most observers think it is uncertain whether the tri-party coalition can survive the no-confidence vote.

The two opposition Social Democratic parties announced they would vote with the Liberals to overthrow the government under Prime Minister Eduard Heger. Two right-wing extremist parties also indicated their agreement with the motion of no confidence. A few individual deputies who belong neither to the government nor to the coalition camp will be decisive. So far, Heger’s government has repeatedly succeeded in winning a varying proportion of these independents to legislative projects. The opposition accused her of vote-buying. (sda/dpa)