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==History of the office== |
==History of the office== |
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The office was established by the [[Constitution of Slovakia]] on 1 January 1993 when Slovakia permanently split from [[Czechoslovakia]] and became independent. However, the office was vacant until 2nd of March 1993 when the first President [[Michal Kováč]] was elected by the [[National Council|National Council of Slovak Republic]]. However, in 1998 due to then political situation the National Council was unable to elect new President for another term. The result was that for half a year the position became vacant. In order to come to a solution the constitution was changed in so that the President would be elected in national Presidential election. Presidential elections have been held in [[Slovak presidential election, 1999|1999]], [[Slovak presidential election, 2004|2004]] and [[Slovak presidential election, 2009|2009]]. |
The office was established by the [[Constitution of Slovakia]] on 1 January 1993 when Slovakia permanently split from [[Czechoslovakia]] and became independent. However, the office was vacant until 2nd of March 1993 when the first President [[Michal Kováč]] was elected by the [[National Council|National Council of Slovak Republic]]. However, in 1998 due to then political situation the National Council was unable to elect new President for another term. The result was that for half a year the position became vacant. The duties and powers of the office were devolved upon the then Prime Minister and Speaker of the [[National Council of the Slovak Republic|National Council]]. In order to come to a solution the constitution was changed in so that the President would be elected in national Presidential election. Presidential elections have been held in [[Slovak presidential election, 1999|1999]], [[Slovak presidential election, 2004|2004]] and [[Slovak presidential election, 2009|2009]]. |
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The current president is [[Ivan Gašparovič]], who took office on 15 June 2004. |
The current president is [[Ivan Gašparovič]], who took office on 15 June 2004. |
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Revision as of 03:36, 11 May 2012
| President of the Slovak Republic | |
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| Residence | Grassalkovich Palace |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Michal Kováč |
| Formation | 1 January 1993 |
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The President of Slovakia is the head of state of Slovakia. The President is directly elected by the people for five years, and can be elected for a maximum of two consecutive terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise certain limited powers with absolute discretion. The President's official residence is Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava.
History of the office
The office was established by the Constitution of Slovakia on 1 January 1993 when Slovakia permanently split from Czechoslovakia and became independent. However, the office was vacant until 2nd of March 1993 when the first President Michal Kováč was elected by the National Council of Slovak Republic. However, in 1998 due to then political situation the National Council was unable to elect new President for another term. The result was that for half a year the position became vacant. The duties and powers of the office were devolved upon the then Prime Minister and Speaker of the National Council. In order to come to a solution the constitution was changed in so that the President would be elected in national Presidential election. Presidential elections have been held in 1999, 2004 and 2009.
The current president is Ivan Gašparovič, who took office on 15 June 2004.
Role and Powers
The President has a very limited role in state. The office is largely ceremonial. According to the Constitution the President is the supreme representative of the state both in Slovakia and abroad, and also acts as the Commander-in-chief of the Slovak Army. Among his constitutional powers are nominating and appointing the Prime Minister, three judges of the Constituional Court and three members of the Judicial Council. The Preident can also veto any bill (not including constitutional one) from the National Council. His veto can be overrriden if the National Council passes the same bill again with majority of all members of the Council.
Among his constituional duties are signing the bills into the law, appointing the ministers on the recommendatio from the Prime Minister and appointing various other state officials: generals, professors, judges, rectors, procurators etc. The President can grant a parole on the recommendatio of the Minister of Justice.
List of Presidents of Slovakia
| Nº | Portrait | Name | Entered office | Left office | Political party | Term |
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| style="background-color:Template:Movement for a Democratic Slovakia/meta/color" | 1 | File:Kovacmich7.JPG | Michal Kováč | 2 March 1993 | 2 March 1998 | Movement for a Democratic Slovakia | 1 |
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Rudolf Schuster | 15 June 1999 | 15 June 2004 | Non-partisan | 2 |
| style="background-color:Template:Movement for Democracy (Slovakia)/meta/color; color:white" rowspan=2 | 3 |
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Ivan Gašparovič | 15 June 2004 | Incumbent | Movement for Democracy | 3 |
| 4 |
- Between 2 March 1998 and 15 June 1999 the office was vacant. The Prime Minister and Speaker were excercising the duties of the office.
Latest election
Template:Slovak presidential election, 2009
See also
- List of Presidents of Czechoslovakia
- List of Prime Ministers of Slovakia
- List of leaders of Slovak parliaments
- List of rulers of Slovakia
