Politics

Pellegrini sworn-in as Slovakia’s president

15.06.2024, 18:28

Pellegrini sworn-in as Slovakia’s president — Former Slovak President Zuzana Caputova (L) with newly appointed Slovak President Peter Pellegrini (R) after his inauguration ceremony. Photo: PAP/EPA/MICHAL SMRCOK/Presidential Office of Slovakia HANDOUT

Pellegrini, a member of Prime Minister Robert Fico's nationalist-left coalition, won the country's presidential election in April, cementing the pro-Russian grip on the country.