# Slovak parliamentary leadership controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-parliamentary-leadership-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-09T09:37:30.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In Slovakia, the opposition movement Progresívne Slovensko (PS) has called for the resignation of Tibor Gašpar, the Deputy Speaker of the National Council. Gašpar, a member of Smer-SD, is facing indictment in the ‘Očistec’ corruption case.

PS intends to initiate a parliamentary vote to remove Gašpar from his position in September. The party has also proposed a constitutional amendment to prevent members of parliament indicted for corruption or crimes committed by public officials from serving as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the National Council. MP Zuzana Mesterová argued it is unacceptable for an individual facing allegations of manipulating judicial decisions to represent a high state institution.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Slovenian deputies propose dismissal of Deputy Speaker Avšič Bogovič

Slovenian opposition parties have proposed the dismissal of Deputy Speaker Nataša Avšič Bogovič, alleging she violated parliamentary rules and showed political bias during a session.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenian-deputies-propose-dismissal-of-deputy-speaker-avi-bogovi

### 2026-09-03: Progresívne Slovensko calls for removal of Deputy Speaker Tibor Gašpar

Slovak opposition party PS is calling for the removal of Deputy Speaker Tibor Gašpar and has proposed a constitutional amendment to bar indicted officials from parliamentary leadership.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/progresvne-slovensko-calls-for-removal-of-deputy-speaker-tibor-gapar

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