Peter Pellegrini had waited 14 years in the background of Smer for his breakthrough in Slovak politics. A few years ago, the only-ever chairman of the now opposition Smer, Robert Fico, labelled ...

Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of left-wing populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, will be sworn in as president of Slovakia on Saturday. The 48-year-old is due to take the oath of office in a ...

Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election on Saturday (April 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime ...

The victory for Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister, strengthens Central Europe’s ties to Moscow. Listen to this article · 4:17 min Learn more.

Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of president. Skip to content.

Ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, Peter Pellegrini, has won the presidential election in Slovakia. He received about 54% of votes with nearly all polling stations counted, after the ...

Speaker of Parliament Peter Pellegrini defeated pro-West career diplomat Ivan Korčok for the Slovak presidency in a runoff election Saturday, giving Prime Minister Robert Fico’s ruling coalition total ...

Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of left-wing populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, was sworn in as president of Slovakia on Saturday. The 48-year-old took the oath of office in a ceremony at the ...

Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election on Saturday (April 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime ...