In a surprising moment during Slovakia’s parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Ludovit Odor realized he had left his identity document at home and still managed to vote after retrieving it. Reports from RIA News highlighted the incident as Odor’s day unfolded in the lead-up to ballot casting.
Voting day in Slovakia was set for Saturday, September 30, with polling stations open through the evening. Odor recalled the moment of realization on his route to the polls, noting, I forgot my ID card. He stressed that the misstep was a reminder for every voter to double-check essential documents before heading to their polling place.
Odor described the situation as a human error and proceeded to obtain the necessary PM credentials. After returning with the required documents, he was able to cast his ballot during the early voting period. Polls remained open as voting continued until the designated closing time.
Meanwhile, Robert Fico, Slovakia’s former prime minister, voiced his position on the ongoing issue of weapons supplies to Ukraine. He argued that Slovakia no longer possesses weapons suitable for transfer, signaling a stance on defense aid and regional security considerations that have been part of the broader political dialogue.
Earlier, the Central Electoral Commission issued statements in response to remarks from U.S. political observers and analysts regarding the elections in neighboring regions. The exchange underscores the interconnected nature of European political developments and how foreign commentary is interpreted in national electoral conversations.