Danko backed down in the dispute with Taraba, does not want…

Danko backed down in the dispute with Taraba, does not want to bring down the coalition

28.05.2026 12:00 HotInfo

The dispute between SNS chairman Andrej Danko and Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba continues, but Danko recently declared that his party will not bring down the government even if Prime Minister Robert Fico does not remove the minister. Coalition tension is thus shifting from the threat of government collapse to negotiations on further steps. dennikn.sk ↗

Danko originally insisted on Taraba's dismissal and announced that he would deliver an official proposal to the prime minister. The reasons were disputes within SNS and Taraba's claims about behind-the-scenes negotiations between the party leadership and Progressive Slovakia. Fico approached the minister cautiously, emphasizing the need to preserve a functional majority in the National Council of the Slovak Republic. STVR (Spravy) ↗

The SNS chairman also stated that he expects the prime minister to keep his word. If the situation is not resolved by the end of September, Taraba, according to Danko, will no longer be minister. Danko also wants to speak with Taraba in person, and has invited the minister to lunch. hnonline.sk ↗

Meanwhile, in Bratislava, the session of the National Council of the Slovak Republic continues, which is the last regular session before the summer break. Members of parliament are also addressing proposals from the Ministry of Finance, changes to the rules of procedure, and other opposition initiatives. The new negotiation rules have already been accompanied by conflicts, including the removal of MP Alojz Hlina from the chamber. ta3.com ↗

Further developments will depend mainly on whether SNS, Taraba, and Prime Minister Fico agree on a political solution without affecting the stability of the coalition. The parliamentary majority remains key for the government also in approving proposals before the summer break. teraz.sk ↗

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