social populism of differing levels, nationalism (...), and a dislike for criticism in the media
Sounds like Slovarkozy. When locusts move on, they leave nothing behind
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. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.