Interior Minister Gašpar Says He Will Only Resign If Smer Voters Signal Support for His Departure

Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok, known as Gašpar, stated in an interview that he would only consider resigning if voters of his party Smer-SD signal their support for his departure. The minister was assisted by Para during the interview explanation of his position. Smer-SD is the dominant party in Slovakia's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, and follows a social-democratic ideology with populist elements. The statement comes amid ongoing pressure on Gašpar to step down, though the specific reasons for the resignation calls were not detailed in the available information.