Slovenská národní strana: druhá šance
The Slovak National Party: The Second Chance
Author(s): Karel Zetocha, Miroslav KonečnýSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Slovak Republic; Political Parties; The Slovak National Party
Summary/Abstract: Since the time of its foundation (1990) the Slovak National Party (SNS) has been able to pool approximately 5-10 % of votes. During most of its 15 years existence there was a permanent crisis in the party and one could observe numerous clashes between particular groups in the Slovakian party system. As a result of this in-party fragmentation the SNS disintegrated in 2001. Following the division of supporter’s votes between two successor parties, the SNS lost its parliament representation. This was the main impulse for the antagonized leaders to change their relations and start a process of integration which was successfully finished on March 3rd 2005 – the 15th anniversary of the party. From the beginning of 2005, the SNS has been enjoying growing popularity (7%) and has a good chance to succeed in the next parliamentary elections in autumn 2006.
Journal: Středoevropské politické studie
- Issue Year: VII/2005
- Issue No: 2-3
- Page Range: 241-262
- Page Count: 22