Slovak parliament speaker Richard Raši (HLAS-SD) says local government is the part of democracy closest to people. He made the comments ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for submitting candidate lists for October’s combined municipal and regional elections.
Raši said decisions by mayors, local councillors and regional leaders directly affect everyday life, from schools and transport to public spaces, social services and regional development. He called on candidates to keep the campaign fair and focused on ideas and solutions rather than conflict. Raši also urged voters to take part in the elections.
The combined municipal and regional elections will take place on October 24, with voters choosing representatives in almost 3,000 municipalities, cities and city districts. No voting certificates can be issued for these elections, so voters can only cast their ballots at their place of permanent residence. Foreign citizens with permanent residence in Slovakia are also eligible to vote in municipal elections.
Source: TASR
