Progressive Slovakia (PS) has invited representatives of opposition parties to a rally which is due to be held in Bratislava on 17 November, with civil society to be involved as well, PS leader Michal Šimečka told a press conference on Wednesday, adding that the rally aimed at commemorating the values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law will take place on SNP Square at 5:30 p.m.
According to Šimečka, it will also send a message to the government that its time is up next year.
"I've been in contact with virtually all the parties that consider themselves to be in opposition and want political change next year, inviting them to celebrate 17 November together and send a message to the government," said Šimečka.
He added that PS has invited SaS, the Christian Democrats (KDH), the Democrats, 'Slovakia', the Hungarian Alliance, Sme Rodina and Team Sulik', the Conservatives - Christian Union, and 'Za ludi'.
As of today SaS confirmed that it has accepted the invitation, while the extra-parliamentary Democrats also welcomed the idea of opposition parties standing together on one stage on 17 November.
KDH likewise confirmed its attendance at the joint rally, as did the extra-parliamentary Hungarian Alliance.
Opposition 'Slovakia' party stated that Šimečka had not yet contacted them personally. "On Thursday (29 October), we'll comment on what was said at his press conference today," they said.
The extra-parliamentary ‘Sme Rodina' party also confirmed that it had received the invitation, but added that they would consider it in the near future.
Source: TASR
