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Pellegrini Rejects Pro-Russian Referendum Amid Coalition Concerns

6/5/2025

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President Peter Pellegrini firmly dismissed a referendum proposal from the pro-Russian Slovenské Hnutie Obrody, raising concerns over its vague language and legal implications. Despite the party's claim of nearly 400,000 signatures, his stance garnered backing from opposition parties, while coalition members expressed worries about potential conflicts ahead.

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President Peter Pellegrini firmly dismissed a referendum proposal from the pro-Russian Slovenské Hnutie Obrody, raising concerns over its vague language and legal implications. Despite the party's claim of nearly 400,000 signatures, his stance garnered backing from opposition parties, while coalition members expressed worries about potential conflicts ahead.