In a closely watched presidential runoff in Slovakia, former Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok is facing off against Peter Pellegrini, a key ally of Prime Minister Robert Fico. The election, set for Saturday, will decide who will become the next head of state in the nation of 5.4 million people.
Pellegrini, who currently serves as Parliament speaker, is aligned with Fico's government and aims to consolidate power within their coalition. A victory for Pellegrini would have significant implications, potentially shifting Slovakia's stance on key issues such as relations with Ukraine and alignment with the European Union.
