Kolchok, who is supported by the opposition, said he saw no reason to send Slovak soldiers to fight in neighboring Ukraine, but added: “We will support Kiev in the fight,” he added. It brings the war very close to our borders. ”
Next it was the turn of Eric Tomáš, Minister of Social Affairs and member of Pellegrini's party. At a press conference on March 27, he said: If this government collapses, you will lose all social benefits. ”
Tomasz is not sure how Korczok could cause the collapse of the regime, and what powers the presidency has regarding social security, which Tomasz's own ministry approves. Didn't explain.
At the same press conference, Pellegrini recalled the coronavirus pandemic that unfolded during Kolchok's previous government from 2020 to 2023, when he served as foreign minister. Pellegrini also sided with pensioners, saying: “During the pandemic, they were confined to their homes. We froze the minimum pension they could barely live on and did not increase their pensions a penny for several years. ” he said.
Tomáš subsequently announced that pensioners would be paid a lump sum of 300 euros “as compensation and compensation for all these losses” and a pension bonus of 600 euros for Christmas.
Defense Minister Robert Kalinjak announced on March 28 that approximately 20,000 Slovak military personnel and Ministry of Defense employees will receive a spring bonus of 500 euros. Not to be outdone, Interior Minister Matusz Stasi Estok, a member of Mr Pellegrini's Fras party, also announced on social media that around 24,000 police and firefighters would receive a €500 bonus in their next paycheck. .
