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Thousands Rally Against Slovakia's Mail Voting Ban Proposal

4/14/2026

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Thousands protested Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to end mail voting for Slovaks abroad on April 14, 2026, in Bratislava.
The rally occurred as Hungary's election results ousted Viktor Orbán, drawing applause.
Critics say the proposal targets pro-Western voters and signals autocracy.
Opposition leader Michal Šimecka warned the legislation could disenfranchise tens of thousands of Slovaks living abroad, with voting remaining only at Slovak embassies before the 2027 elections.

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Thousands protested Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to end mail voting for Slovaks abroad on April 14, 2026, in Bratislava.
The rally occurred as Hungary's election results ousted Viktor Orbán, drawing applause.
Critics say the proposal targets pro-Western voters and signals autocracy.
Opposition leader Michal Šimecka warned the legislation could disenfranchise tens of thousands of Slovaks living abroad, with voting remaining only at Slovak embassies before the 2027 elections.