Progressive Slovakia Leader Campaigns Across Country Amid Questions About Mother's Scandal

Michal Šimečka, leader of Progressive Slovakia, is conducting a nationwide campaign tour visiting businesses and venues across the country, including smoke-filled pubs, as part of the party's "Tell Me to My Face" regional campaign. The tour comes as Šimečka faces ongoing questions about a scandal involving his mother. Progressive Slovakia is a liberal opposition party that has been critical of the current government led by Robert Fico's Smer-SD party. The campaign appears designed to allow Šimečka to engage directly with voters while addressing controversies surrounding his family.