Slovakia

Ján Nosko is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born on May 25, 1988, he has competed in the Slovak football league system, including notable stints with Dukla Banská Bystrica and FK Pohronie. During his time with FK Pohronie between 2015 and 2019, he made approximately 140 competitive appearances and helped the club secure promotion to the Fortuna Liga after winning the 2. Liga title in the 2018–19 season. He currently plays for the 2. Liga club MFK Zvolen.

Alexandra Pivková is a Slovak politician and psychologist who has served as the Mayor of Lučenec since 2011. She previously served as a Member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic from 2020 to 2022. A graduate of Comenius University in Bratislava with a degree in pedagogy and psychology, she spent her early career working as a psychologist and later held administrative roles at the District Office and the Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family in Lučenec. As mayor, she has focused on local development and environmental initiatives, including urban reforestation projects.

Jozef Šimko is a Slovak politician currently serving as the Mayor of Rimavská Sobota, a position he has held since 2010. A former member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic (2020–2024), he previously served as a member of the Banská Bystrica Regional Council. Throughout his career, Šimko has been associated with various political entities, including the Movement for Democracy and the People's Party Our Slovakia (ĽSNS), before becoming an independent politician. He is a former law enforcement official and holds a doctorate in law. His tenure as mayor has been marked by both local development initiatives and significant public controversy regarding municipal management, transparency, and his handling of local cultural and social issues.

Vladimír Maňka is a Slovak politician who has served as the Mayor of Zvolen since 1999. A prominent member of the Direction – Social Democracy party, he previously served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2019, where he held the position of quaestor and served on the Committee on Budgets. Throughout his career, Maňka has been deeply involved in regional development and economic policy, including leadership roles within the Party of the Democratic Left and various academic and regional development boards in Slovakia.

Matúš Vallo is a Slovak politician, architect, urban activist, and musician currently serving as the Mayor of Bratislava. First elected in 2018 as an independent candidate, he was re-elected in 2022 with the backing of his local party, Team Bratislava, alongside support from Progressive Slovakia and Freedom and Solidarity. An alumnus of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava and a former Fulbright scholar at Columbia University, Vallo is known for his focus on urban planning, sustainable green infrastructure, and the modernization of public spaces. His administration established the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava and has prioritized projects such as the 'Vivid Places' initiative to improve urban accessibility and neighborhood quality.

Dušan Galis is a Slovak politician and former professional football player and manager. Born on November 24, 1949, he enjoyed a distinguished athletic career, notably winning the 1976 UEFA European Football Championship with the Czechoslovakia national team. Following his retirement from sports, he transitioned into politics and has served as a member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic since 2006, representing the SMER-Social Democracy party. Throughout his political career, he has also served as a member of the Bratislava Regional government and as the Government Commissioner for Youth and Sport.

Dušan Jarjabek is a Slovak politician, opera singer, and vocal coach who has served as a member of the National Council of Slovakia since 1998. A graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, he enjoyed a distinguished career as a baritone with the Slovak National Theater and the New Scene theater before entering politics. Initially elected as a representative for the Movement for a Democratic Slovakia, he later joined the Direction – Slovak Social Democracy party in 2005. Throughout his tenure, he has remained active in both the cultural and political spheres of Slovakia.

Gábor Grendel is a Slovak politician and journalist who has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2016. He also held the position of Deputy Speaker of the Council starting in 2020. Before entering politics, Grendel worked as a journalist for various media outlets including Új Szó, Twist radio, TA3, and Markíza. He later served as a spokesman for the Interior Affairs minister and was a founding member of the NOVA party, which he led as chairman from 2017 to 2019.

Jozef Pročko is a Slovak politician and former comedian who has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2020. Born in Halič, he studied physical education and acting before establishing a successful career in television and theater, notably as the first host of the Slovak version of Wheel of Fortune. A four-time winner of the OTO Awards, Pročko is also known for his philanthropic work through his foundation, which supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds and victims of domestic abuse.

Jozef Ráž is a Slovak politician currently serving as the Minister of Transport. Born in 1979 in Bratislava, he is the son of the famous singer Jozef Ráž. He holds degrees in international business from the University of Economics in Bratislava and law from the Bratislava University of Law. Ráž previously worked in the civil service, including roles at the Ministry of Defense and as chief of staff at the Ministry of Health. Although he was nominated for the position of Minister of the Interior in 2018, his appointment was blocked by the president at the time. He returned to public office in 2023 when he was appointed as the Minister of Transport.

Lucia Kurilovská is a Slovak lawyer, academic, and politician currently serving as the State Secretary at the Ministry of the Interior. Born in Poprad, she studied law at Comenius University and has maintained a long-standing academic career as a criminal law professor and researcher at the Slovak Academy of Sciences. She previously served as the rector of the Police Academy in Bratislava from 2014 to 2023. After joining the Good Choice party in 2019, she later transitioned to the Voice – Social Democracy party, assuming her current governmental role following the 2023 parliamentary elections.

Lucia Plaváková is a Slovak politician and lawyer who has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2023. Born in Bratislava in 1984, she graduated with a law degree from Comenius University in 2007. Before her successful election to parliament, she was active in legal practice and ran as a candidate for Progressive Slovakia in the 2020 parliamentary elections. Plaváková is a prominent advocate for LGBT rights in Slovakia and is recognized as one of the few openly homosexual members of the National Council.

Marek Krajčí is a Slovak politician and a member of the National Council of Slovakia. A pediatric cardiologist by profession, he entered politics as an independent candidate for the OĽaNO party, serving in parliament since 2016. He held the position of Minister of Health from March 2020 to March 2021, during which he managed the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Krajčí is also the founder of the Christians in the City platform, which focuses on social care and community revitalization in Bratislava.

Ondrej Dostál is a Slovak politician and former journalist currently serving as a member of the National Council of Slovakia. A co-founder and chairman of the Civic Conservative Party, he has been active in national politics since 2010, having previously served as a State Secretary at the Ministry of Justice in 2022. Throughout his career, he has been involved in both regional and municipal politics in Bratislava, and he is recognized for his long-standing commitment to conservative political principles.

Tina Gažovičová is a Slovak politician and sociologist who has served as a member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2023. Born in Bratislava in 1986, she holds a degree in sociology from Masaryk University and a PhD in public policy from Comenius University. Prior to her election, she worked as a researcher for various non-governmental organizations in Slovakia and Berlin, and served as an expert on inclusive education at the Ministry of Education. She represents the Progressive Slovakia party.

Zora Jaurová is a Slovak politician and cultural manager who has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2023. A founding member of the Progressive Slovakia party in 2018, she previously established a career in EU affairs and cultural management. She gained significant recognition for her role as the director of the transformation of the cultural scene in Košice, which was named the European Capital of Culture in 2013. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Slovak Creative Industry Forum and is a partner in the film production company MPhilms.

Gréta Gregorová is a Slovak politician who has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since September 2025. Born in 2001, she is the youngest member of the current Council. Before entering national politics, she led the youth organization of the Progressive Slovakia party and served as a member of the Petržalka borough assembly in Bratislava. Gregorová holds a degree in international relations from Masaryk University and previously worked as a parliamentary staffer and an analyst for the GLOBSEC think tank.