Slovak opposition retains Bratislava mayoralty; Smer shut out in regional cities

Opposition-backed Bratislava mayor Matusz Vallo won re-election, and Smer failed to win mayoral races in any regional capital, signaling a rebuke to PM Fico's party in local elections. This consolidates opposition control in urban centers and may embolden anti-government mobilization ahead of national contests.

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