Slovak Coalition Shows Signs of Strain as Danko Seeks Therapy While Fico Counts Parliamentary Support

Slovakia's ruling coalition is displaying internal tensions as Andrej Danko, leader of the Slovak National Party (SNS) and parliamentary speaker, is reportedly seeking therapeutic help while Prime Minister Robert Fico works to maintain parliamentary support. Danko, whose party is part of Fico's governing alliance, appears to be dealing with personal pressures as the coalition faces political challenges. Meanwhile, Fico, who leads the social-democratic Smer-SD party that returned to power after last year's elections, is focused on securing reliable backing from coalition partners to maintain government stability. The Slovak National Party has been a key but sometimes unpredictable partner in Fico's coalition government, and any instability within the partnership could affect the government's ability to pass legislation and maintain its parliamentary majority.