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The political landscape in Slovakia is characterized by a strong anti-elite, anti-brussels sentiment. Politicians like Fico and parties like SMER and the Slovak National Party leverage a populist narrative contrasting "the people" against "the globalist elites" — including the European Union and Brussels bureaucrats. This anti-establishment sentiment has gained ground over the past years, exemplified by Slovakia’s participation in the Vizrad 4 coalition, alongside Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic, notably led by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.