Progressive Slovakia chairman Michal Šimečka admitted that the post published during Daffodil Day would not be published again today. According to his words, he is sorry if the statement offended someone. The post triggered a wave of criticism from commenters, who claim the movement exploited the occasion. pluska.sk ↗
Šimečka also presented three key topics with which Progressive Slovakia will go into next year's parliamentary elections. These are economic growth, the fight against corruption, and the cost-of-living crisis. The program also includes topics related to housing, apartment construction, and energy prices. hnonline.sk ↗
In a discussion on opposition strategy, Šimečka criticized the separate entry of the KDH and SaS parties into the elections. He considers such an approach irresponsible and expressed concern about whether all opposition entities will make it into parliament. aktuality.sk ↗
Regarding the case involving his mother, Šimečka claims that the involvement of the secret service will be shown. He also rejected comparisons with Prime Minister Robert Fico and accused him of trying to please Vladimir Putin. According to Šimečka, Peter Magyar would not act as Putin's Trojan horse, unlike the current government. ta3.com ↗
Šimečka apologizes for Daffodil Day post, criticizes opposition's fragmentation
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Michal Šimečka
Predseda Progresívneho Slovenska
05.09.2026
„Prezident Pellegrini asi zabudol, že s Ficom dlhé roky vládol on, nie my."
Reakcia na prezidentov výrok o veľkej koalícii, ktorú Šimečka odmietol ako absurditu.
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Status o Dni narcisov vyvolal reakcie: Mrzí ma, ak sa to niekoho dotklo, vyhlásil Šimečka
pluska.sk
| 09:13 19.04.
Šimečka: Ukáže sa, že za kauzou mojej mamy je tajná služba. Magyar podľa neho nebude trójskym koňom Putina ako Fico
ta3.com
| 12:36 19.04.
Bývanie, výstavba bytov, ceny energií. Šimečka predstavil hlavné témy, s ktorými pôjde PS do volieb
hnonline.sk
| 12:14 19.04.
Šimečka priznal, že by už príspevok s narcismi znova nezverejnili. Podľa komentujúcich PS zneužilo Deň narcisov
interez.sk
| 10:30 19.04.
Šimečka o špinavostiach vlády: Šok, kto má byť za kauzou jeho matky: Šikovný ťah pred voľbami?
Novy Cas
| 10:25 19.04.
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