President of the Slovak Republic Petr Pellegrini lacks primarily addressability. So far, he also fails to overcome political barriers in society. In these words, for TASR Pellegrini, the first year was the first year as President Political scientist Darina Malová. She stressed that The head of state still did not dwell from the shadow of Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD).
“I think Slovakia represents well abroad, but since its communication is general and little address, so In foreign policy or even in foreign media and overall, he did not “score” abroad. It is not in principle no surprise, right after its election The public did not have great expectations due to his political style, which is characterized a low degree of independence from the government and the absence of vigor, ” A political scientist approached.
She assessed that The President is trying not to polarize society and speaks a correct, decent language. It is important to him in particular non -conflicting policy style, which, however, is not strong according to Malová. “For example, he always emphasizes that Slovakia politically and civilization belongs to the west, but further beyond this general statement is not, ” She said.
According to the expert, Pellegrini is trying to balance in highly polarized politics and society. She said that paradoxically, this style often encounters the subsequent dissatisfaction of both side and the other. “In principle, however, it is in the shadow of Fico and Direction policy. In his voice seems to convented him similar non -conflicting types of politicians but loses the support of the majority of the leadership of his former party. Although the opposition applauds him when he reminds the government that in our foreign policy to all the cardinal points the West is disappearing, but I do not think that can overcome the disappointment after his decision to form a government with Direction and the CIS,“She noted.
As she further explained, the satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the performance of the post of President is essentially depending on the expectations that the company had after his election. According to the political scientist, they were relatively low. “With his general statements, most society can identify without any problems, but his efforts not to be addressed, not criticize anyone, to recognize the views of both sides, although it will not offend anyone, but does not appeal,” Malová closed.
Pellegrini took the presidential office on 15 June 2024. Before his election, he served as President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic and the leader of the coalition voice-SD. Zuzana Čaputová was replaced by Zuzana Čaputová.
