Former Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radičová Reflects on Life Under Communism in New Book Interview

Former Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radičová has opened up about her experiences living under communist rule and her subsequent efforts to build democracy in Slovakia in a new book by journalist Peter Bárdy. In a candid interview featured in the publication, Radičová reflects on how half her life was spent under totalitarian rule while the other half was dedicated to helping establish freedom in the country. The former prime minister, who led Slovakia's government from 2010 to 2012, expressed regret that there weren't "three halves" to her life, saying she would need a third portion to complete her work. Radičová, who was the first female prime minister in Slovak history, led a center-right coalition government that fell after losing a confidence vote tied to expanding the eurozone bailout fund. Her reflections provide insight into the personal experiences of Slovak leaders who witnessed the country's transition from communist rule to EU membership.