Fico puts China, Kazakhstan and Vietnam as an example. “Slovakia could use less parties”

The Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico said on Monday during a visit to Uzbekistan that Slovakia could use fewer political parties. As an example, he gave Uzbekistan, Vietnam and China. In his opinion, these countries have less parties and strong leadership, thanks to which they are more economically effective.

Fico stated that in Europe it would be necessary to discuss the reform of the political system based on free, democratic elections.

He expressed the view that you should derive inspiration from systems that are built differently. “If we continue to look at each other in Europe and have the feeling that we are the ones who are to instruct, then suddenly it will turn out that we are at the end of the stake. That's why I call to change the political system to make it more effective,” the Slovak prime minister appealed. In his opinion, the current political system does not ensure continuity in state management. He congratulated Uzbekistan's achievements under the current President Shawkat Mirzijojew, who, according to Ficy, wisely manages the country.

Mirzijojew has been at the head of the state since 2016. In 2023 he changed the constitution and has been held by two, seven -year presidential terms since then. Elections are held in the country, but they are criticized for a lack of competitiveness and transparency. Political parties are controlled by the government.

Piotr Górecki (PAP)

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