Pro-EU Korฤok scores surprise victory in first round of Slovak election

A pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election on Saturday (23 March), setting up a run-off vote with a key ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Slovakia election: pro-EU diplomat beats ally of populist PM to set up runoff for presidency

Ivan Korcok won most votes in first round, ahead of parliament speaker Peter PellegriniA pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister has scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election, setting up a runoff vote with a key ally of the …