Slovak Parliament Speaker Danko Makes Controversial Comments About Women Lawmakers

Andrej Danko, speaker of Slovakia's parliament and leader of the nationalist Slovak National Party (SNS), has drawn criticism for making derogatory comments about women in parliament, referring to them using a term that translates as "forest creatures" or "wild women." The comments were highlighted in a weekly commentary that criticized Danko's language and approach toward female lawmakers. Danko, who leads SNS as part of the ruling coalition with Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SD party, has previously been known for controversial statements. The Slovak National Party represents nationalist and conservative positions in Slovak politics and has been a coalition partner in multiple governments over the years.