One of Europe’s most interesting political stories is currently unfolding in Slovakia as the country readies itself for a presidential election later this month. Defying the common view of Central Europe as a backward region captivated by charismatic nationalist leaders with a soft spot for Russia, Slovaks are about to elect a squarely pro-Western, liberal figure—and a woman, no less!—to their highest office. Zuzana Čaputová is backed by a coalition of new reformist center-right and center-left parties which stand a good chance of taking over the government after next year’s parliamentary election.Thanks to its small size and a relatively fluid …read more
Source: The American Interest
