Smer Targets Žilinka to Win Back Voters Drifting to Republika

Robert Fico is moving to oust Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka because Smer’s poll numbers are falling and the party wants to win back supporters who have defected to Republika, according to Smer politicians Richard Glück and Erik Kaliňák. Smer has increasingly adopted the narratives of the disinformation scene, but Republika is seen as more authentic and its leaders as more muscular. By attacking Žilinka, Smer signals a fight against the “system.” Analysts say Republika is likely to catch up with Smer in polls.

 (dennikN.sk)