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Prime minister will stay in government in a caretaking role with limited powers

The fate of the minority government in Slovakia could have been decided by an independent lawmaker on Tuesday (13 December), when the parliament voted on a motion of no confidence. Prime Minister Eduard Heger's fractured centre-right coalition, which has been in minority since September and is now up for vote, as many of the independents […]

Slovakia's minority government gained a temporary reprieve on Tuesday as lawmakers delayed a no-confidence vote till Thursday, giving Prime Minister Eduard Heger time to win over supporters or negotiate exit options, including a possible early election. Holding an election before the scheduled date in 2024 could affect Slovakia's support for neighbouring Ukraine, particularly if it brings to power the leftist opposition, which currently leads opinion polls and is critical of military aid to Kyiv.

(Reuters) - Slovakia's minority government might have its fate decided by one independent lawmaker on Tuesday when the parliament is due to vote on a no-confidence motion.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Lawmakers in Slovakia began to debate a parliamentary no-confidence vote against the country's coalition government on Thursday in a move that could threaten Prime Minister Eduard Heger’s minority Cabinet.