Leading the Way, but Also Following the Trend: The Slovak National Party

Despite spells outside parliament, with its blend of nationalist and populist appeals the Slovak National Party (SNS) has been a prominent fixture on Slovakia’s political scene for three decades. Unlike some newer parties in Slovakia across region, partly as product point (re-)creation, SNS comparable organizational density to most established country invested party branches recruiting members. Although ordinary members exercised power influence during fissiparous era early 2000s, notable role played by leader decision-making steering party. Each placed their stamp projection, pitch functioning party, both organization an electoral vehicle. Ordinary have largely—but not exclusively—relegated cheerleaders campaigners party’s tribunes; situation which changed significantly social media. The pre-eminent position limited options “voice” led unsuccessful contenders top posts supporters opt instead “exit.” having traits mass engaged activities common parties, especially earlier years existence, more recent times particular, falls short model aspiration reality.