social populism of differing levels, nationalism (...), and a dislike for criticism in the media
Sounds like Slovarkozy.
The latest scandal concerned the finance minister, who holidayed on, you guessed it, the yacht of a rich entrepreneur - which is bad enough, but he probably gave him insider info about central bank plans. The minister offered his resignation. He was publicly scolded, but kept by Fico. *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.