Slovakia

Ján Horecký is a Slovak teacher and politician currently serving as a member of the National Council of Slovakia. Before entering national politics, he had a long career in education, serving as a school principal and as the chairman of the Union of Catholic Schools in Slovakia. In 2022, he was appointed as the Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sport, where he was recognized for his conservative values and expertise in school management. He joined the Christian Democratic Movement in 2023 to pursue his parliamentary career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robert Kaliňák is a Slovak politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Slovakia since October 2023. A prominent member of the Direction – Social Democracy party, he previously served as the Minister of the Interior from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018, becoming the longest-serving minister in modern Slovak history. Before his political career, he was a successful entrepreneur in the restaurant and publishing sectors. His tenure has been marked by significant political influence as well as controversy, including his resignation in 2018 following the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and recent scrutiny regarding asset disclosures.

Denisa Saková is a Slovak politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy in the fourth cabinet of Robert Fico. Born in Nitra, she holds a PhD in engineering management from the University of Economics in Bratislava. Before entering politics, she worked in the ICT consulting sector. Saková previously served as the Minister of Interior from 2018 to 2020 and has been a prominent figure in the Voice – Social Democracy party since its formation in 2020. Her political career has been marked by her tenure as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Interior and her subsequent leadership roles within the Slovak government.

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.

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.

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.

Richard Raši is a Slovak physician and politician currently serving as the Speaker of the National Council of Slovakia. A member of the Voice – Social Democracy party, he previously held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Health, Mayor of Košice, and Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization. Throughout his career, Raši has focused on public health reform and regional development, leveraging his background as a trauma surgeon and his academic expertise in public health to shape national policy.

Marián Kéry is a Slovak politician who has served as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2012. Born in Červený Hrádok, he began his political career in local government before joining the Direction – Slovak Social Democracy (SMER) party. Throughout his tenure, he has held significant roles, including serving as the Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee. While he has occasionally expressed critical views toward his party's leadership, he remains a prominent figure within the SMER parliamentary group. Kéry holds a background in education and public administration, and he has been actively involved in regional development and local sports organizations in the Zlaté Moravce area.

Jana Vaľová is a Slovak politician currently serving as a member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic. She has had a long career in regional and national politics, having previously served as the Mayor of Humenné and as a member of the Prešov self-governing region parliament. A member of the Direction – Social Democracy (Smer-SD) party, she has held various leadership roles, including district chairperson and president of the Committee of Culture and Ethnic Minorities. Her legislative work has focused on social affairs, housing, and European affairs.

Andrea Turčanová is a Slovak politician currently serving as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia, a position she has held since 2023. Born in Martin in 1966, she studied chemical engineering at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava before pursuing a career in social work and municipal administration. She served as a deputy in the Prešov regional assembly from 2009 to 2013 and made history as the first female mayor of Prešov, serving two terms from 2014 to 2022. A member of the Christian Democratic Movement since 2006, she continues to be active in national politics.

Milan Majerský is a Slovak politician who currently serves as a Member of the National Council of Slovakia and as the Governor of the Prešov Region. Since 2020, he has also led the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) as its chairman. Before entering national politics, Majerský served as the mayor of Levoča from 2014 to 2017 and worked as a teacher of physical and religious education. A conservative figure, he has been involved in regional governance and national legislative debates, often focusing on Christian democratic values.

Ján Podmanický is a Slovak politician who has served as a member of the National Council of Slovakia since 2006 and as the mayor of Stará Bystrica since 2006. Educated in theology and law at Comenius University, he began his political career in 2002. Originally a member of the Smer-SD party, he became an independent politician in 2020 after leaving the party due to disagreements over its ideological shift toward the left. He is known for establishing a Conservative Platform with fellow parliamentarians.

Alojz Hlina is a Slovak politician and businessman currently serving as an independent member of the National Council of Slovakia. He previously served as the chairman of the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) from 2016 to 2020. Throughout his career, Hlina has been known for his work as a civic activist, frequently organizing public protests on various social and political issues. He was first elected to the National Council in 2012 and has maintained a long-standing presence in Slovak political life, having been associated with several political movements including OĽaNO and KDH before becoming an independent deputy.

Andrej Danko is a Slovak politician who has served as the Chairman of the Slovak National Party since 2012. He previously held the position of Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic from 2016 to 2020. A lawyer by profession, Danko has been a prominent figure in nationalist politics, advocating for policies such as the restriction of gender identity education in schools. His career has been marked by significant controversy, including allegations of academic plagiarism and a high-profile traffic incident in 2024.

Boris Susko is a Slovak politician and lawyer who currently serves as the Minister of Justice of Slovakia. He earned his law degree and a PhD in criminal law from Comenius University, later teaching at both Comenius and Danubius universities. Before his ministerial appointment in 2023, Susko practiced as an attorney and served multiple terms as a member of the National Council of Slovakia, as well as a state secretary at the Ministry of Environment from 2016 to 2020. He is a member of the Direction – Social Democracy (SMER-SD) party.

Branislav Gröhling is a Slovak politician currently serving as a member of the National Council of Slovakia and as the leader of the Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party. Before entering politics, he was a successful entrepreneur and owner of a hairdressing chain in Bratislava. He served as the Minister of Education, Science, Research and Sports from 2020 to 2022, where he navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the influx of refugees from the Russo-Ukrainian War. Known for his focus on vocational education reform, he assumed the leadership of his party in March 2024.

Dušan Muňko is a Slovak politician and a long-serving member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic. A founding member of the SMER – Social Democracy party, he has served multiple terms in parliament since 2002. Throughout his career, he has held significant administrative roles, including State Secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Director General of the Social Insurance Institution. In October 2024, he joined the SNS parliamentary caucus for legal reasons while maintaining his membership in SMER–SD.

Dušan Tittel is a Slovak politician and former professional footballer who currently serves as a member of the National Council of Slovakia. Before entering politics, he enjoyed a distinguished career as a defender, representing both Czechoslovakia and Slovakia, and was named Slovak Footballer of the Year three times. After retiring from professional sports in 2001, he transitioned into public service, initially serving in the Bratislava regional assembly before being elected to the national parliament in 2016. He joined the Voice – Social Democracy party in 2021 and successfully secured his parliamentary mandate in the 2023 elections.

Erik Kaliňák is a Slovak politician serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2024. Born in Bratislava in 1991, he is the nephew of former deputy prime minister Robert Kaliňák. He graduated with a degree in philosophy from Comenius University in 2015. Before his election to the European Parliament, he worked as a social media manager for Smer–SD and served as a member of the National Council of Slovakia starting in 2023. He has held the position of deputy leader of the Smer–SD party since 2020.

Erik Tomáš is a Slovak politician and former television presenter who has served as the Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Family of Slovakia since October 2023. Born in Humenné, he began his career in media, working for Regina Radio and TV Markíza before transitioning into politics in 2006. He served as a spokesperson for various government officials and the Smer party before being elected to the National Council of Slovakia in 2016. After initially being a prominent figure within Smer, he joined Peter Pellegrini in founding the Voice – Social Democracy party in 2020. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his strategic media expertise and his influence within the Slovak political landscape.

Erik Vlček is a Slovak politician and former professional sprint canoer who has served as a member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic since 2023. A prominent athlete, he competed in five Summer Olympics and secured multiple medals, including silver and bronze in the K-4 1000 m event. Before his election to the national parliament, he served as a city councillor in Komárno. Vlček is a member of the Hungarian community in Slovakia and represents the HLAS-SD party in his current legislative role.

František Mikloško is a Slovak politician and a long-serving member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic. A prominent figure in the Velvet Revolution, he served as the first Speaker of the Slovak National Council from 1990 to 1992. Throughout his career, he has been a key member of the Christian Democratic Movement and was a candidate in the 2004 and 2009 presidential elections. After a period of retirement from politics, he returned to the National Council in 2023.