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Milan Uhrík became the leader of the Republic Movement after previously serving as a Member of the European Parliament for the ĽSNS party.
Answer: True
Explanation: Milan Uhrík was elected as an MEP for the ĽSNS party in 2019 before becoming the chairman of the Republic Movement.
The Republic Movement was founded in late 2020 by taking over and renaming the party 'Slovak Voice'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement was founded on March 9, 2021, by taking over and renaming the party 'Voice of the People' (Hlas Ľudu), not 'Slovak Voice'.
Before the Republic Movement took over, Voice of the People had a membership of only 50 individuals as of 2018 and was led by Peter Marček.
Answer: True
Explanation: Before the takeover, 'Voice of the People' was led by Peter Marček and had only 50 members as of 2018.
As of December 2022, the Republic Movement had a membership exceeding 2,000 individuals.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of December 2022, the Republic Movement had a membership of 1,044 individuals, not exceeding 2,000.
The Republic Movement's headquarters are located in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The headquarters of the Republic Movement are located in Nitra, Slovakia, not Bratislava.
What is the official Slovak name for the Republic Movement?
Answer: Hnutie Republika
Explanation: The Republic Movement is officially known as Hnutie Republika in Slovak.
Who is the current leader of the Republic Movement?
Answer: Milan Uhrík
Explanation: The Republic Movement is led by Milan Uhrík.
When was the Republic Movement officially founded?
Answer: March 9, 2021
Explanation: The Republic Movement was officially founded on March 9, 2021.
What was the name of the party that Milan Uhrík and other former ĽSNS members took over to form the Republic Movement?
Answer: Voice of the People
Explanation: Milan Uhrík and other former ĽSNS members took over and renamed the existing party 'Voice of the People' (Hlas Ľudu) to form the Republic Movement.
What was Peter Marček's role before the Republic Movement took over Voice of the People?
Answer: He was the leader of Voice of the People.
Explanation: Before the Republic Movement took over, 'Voice of the People' was led by Peter Marček.
Which of the following individuals was NOT explicitly mentioned as a prominent former ĽSNS member who joined the Republic Movement upon its formation?
Answer: Peter Sabak
Explanation: Milan Mazurek, Ondrej Čurica, and Miroslav Suja were explicitly mentioned as prominent former ĽSNS members who joined the Republic Movement. Peter Sabak was an infectiologist defamed by the party, not a former ĽSNS member joining the party.
What was the membership count of the Republic Movement as of December 2022?
Answer: 1,044
Explanation: As of December 2022, the Republic Movement had a membership of 1,044 individuals.
Where are the headquarters of the Republic Movement located?
Answer: Nitra
Explanation: The headquarters of the Republic Movement are located in Nitra, Slovakia.
The Republic Movement, known as Hnutie Republika, is primarily classified as a center-right political party in Slovakia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement is officially known as Hnutie Republika and is classified as an extremist far-right political party, not center-right.
Political experts consistently describe the Republic Movement as neo-fascist, while the party itself identifies as 'progressive and liberal'.
Answer: False
Explanation: While news publications generally describe the Republic Movement as neo-fascist, some political experts dispute this characterization. The party itself identifies as 'conservative and patriotic', not 'progressive and liberal'.
Ondrej Čurica, a founding member of the Republic Movement, was formerly the frontman for a Slovak neo-Nazi band.
Answer: True
Explanation: Ondrej Čurica, a founding member and vice-chairman of the Republic Movement, was formerly the frontman for a Slovak neo-Nazi band named *White Resistance* (Biely odpor).
How do news publications generally describe the Republic Movement?
Answer: Neo-fascist
Explanation: News publications generally describe the Republic Movement as neo-fascist, although some political experts dispute this characterization.
The Republic Movement advocates for increased government financial support to non-governmental organizations, especially those focused on social justice.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement advocates for the complete suspension of government financial support to all non-governmental organizations, specifically targeting those it describes as 'rainbow and Soros' organizations'.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic Movement supported mandatory vaccinations for all citizens, including children.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic Movement adopted a strong anti-vaccination stance and specifically advocated for the halting of COVID-19 vaccinations for children.
The Republic Movement voted against a bill that would ban legal gender change in Slovakia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement voted in favor of a bill that would ban legal gender change, although this bill ultimately failed.
What action did the Republic Movement advocate for regarding COVID-19 vaccinations during the pandemic?
Answer: Halting COVID-19 vaccinations for children.
Explanation: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic Movement specifically advocated for the halting of COVID-19 vaccinations for children.
The Republic Movement advocates for strengthening Slovakia's ties with the European Union and NATO.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement's political positions are radically critical of Slovakia's membership in both the European Union (EU) and NATO, and it advocates for Slovakia's withdrawal from NATO.
The Republic Movement supports fostering closer trade relations with Western European countries and the United States.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement supports fostering closer trade relations with countries such as China, Russia, India, and other BRICS nations, not Western European countries and the United States.
The Republic Movement opposes sending any lethal military aid to Ukraine during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Republic Movement opposes sending any lethal military aid to Ukraine during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.
Milan Uhrík has suggested that Western support for Taiwan has provoked China and supports a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict as a starting point for peace.
Answer: False
Explanation: Milan Uhrík has suggested that Western support for Taiwan has provoked China, but he believes a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict should be the *culmination* of the peace process, not its starting point.
What is a key characteristic of the Republic Movement's voter base regarding European integration?
Answer: Eurosceptic
Explanation: The Republic Movement's voter base is notably Eurosceptic, indicating skepticism of European integration.
Which peace plan does the Republic Movement support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Answer: China's peace plan
Explanation: The Republic Movement supports China's peace plan as a resolution for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
What is Milan Uhrík's stance on a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict?
Answer: He believes it should be the culmination of the peace process.
Explanation: Milan Uhrík believes a two-state solution should be the culmination of the peace process, not its starting point.
Prior to the 2023 election, the Republic Movement held ten seats in the National Council of the Slovak Republic due to new electoral victories.
Answer: False
Explanation: Prior to the 2023 election, the Republic Movement held five seats in the National Council, not ten, and these were due to defections from ĽSNS, not new electoral victories.
The 'Sofia Declaration' was organized by the Republic Movement and signed on April 12, 2024.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Sofia Declaration' was organized by the Bulgarian Revival party, not the Republic Movement, although the Republic Movement did sign it on April 12, 2024.
Milan Mazurek was excluded from the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) group, and the source explicitly states the reason for his exclusion.
Answer: False
Explanation: Milan Mazurek was excluded from the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) group, but the source explicitly states that the reason for his exclusion is *not* provided.
In the 2023 Slovak parliamentary election, the Republic Movement secured several seats in the National Council, becoming a parliamentary party.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2023 Slovak parliamentary election, the Republic Movement did not secure any seats in the National Council, thus remaining an extra-parliamentary party.
How many seats did the Republic Movement hold in the National Council of the Slovak Republic prior to the 2023 election?
Answer: Five
Explanation: Prior to the 2023 election, the Republic Movement held five seats in the National Council of the Slovak Republic.
Which of the following parties participated in a joint declaration organized by the Republic Movement on April 30, 2023?
Answer: Alternative for Germany (AfD)
Explanation: Alternative for Germany (AfD) was among the parties that participated in a joint declaration organized by the Republic Movement on April 30, 2023.
When did the Republic Movement sign the 'Sofia Declaration'?
Answer: April 12, 2024
Explanation: The Republic Movement signed the 'Sofia Declaration' on April 12, 2024.
What role does Milan Uhrík play within the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) group?
Answer: He is a deputy chair.
Explanation: Milan Uhrík joined the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) group as a deputy chair on July 10, 2024.
What was the Republic Movement's rank in the 2023 Slovak parliamentary election?
Answer: 8th
Explanation: In the 2023 Slovak parliamentary election, the Republic Movement ranked 8th.
How many seats did the Republic Movement win in the 2024 European Parliament election?
Answer: Two
Explanation: In the 2024 European Parliament election, the Republic Movement won 2 out of 15 available seats.
Peter Marček voluntarily resigned from the Republic Movement in June 2022 due to ideological differences.
Answer: False
Explanation: Peter Marček was expelled from the party in June 2022, not voluntarily resigned. While he claimed his objections to neo-Nazi tendencies were the reason, the party accused him of 'doing his own politics'.
The Slovak Union of Anti-Fascist Campaigners refuted Milan Uhrík's claim about his party's membership within their organization and labeled Republic Movement representatives as fascist.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Slovak Union of Anti-Fascist Campaigners refuted Milan Uhrík's claim and labeled the party's representatives as fascist, further calling them neo-Nazi, homophobic, and racist.
What was the outcome of the defamation lawsuit against the Republic Movement by infectiologist Peter Sabak?
Answer: The Republic Movement lost the case and was ordered to pay €15,000.
Explanation: The Republic Movement lost the defamation lawsuit against infectiologist Peter Sabak and was ordered to pay €15,000 for non-material damages.
What was the legal consequence Milan Mazurek faced in 2019 due to hate speech?
Answer: Revocation of his parliamentary seat.
Explanation: Milan Mazurek was convicted of hate speech in 2019, which resulted in the revocation of his parliamentary seat.
What statement did Milan Mazurek post on Facebook in 2016 that led to his conviction for hate speech?
Answer: An assertion that the Holocaust was a 'lie and fairy tale'.
Explanation: In 2016, Milan Mazurek posted a statement on Facebook asserting that the Holocaust was a 'lie and fairy tale', which led to his conviction for hate speech.
The Republic Movement primarily uses traditional media outlets and avoids social media for its communication strategy.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Republic Movement maintains a significant presence on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and TikTok, and is known for disseminating content there.
YouTube terminated accounts associated with the Republic Movement in June 2023.
Answer: True
Explanation: In June 2023, YouTube terminated the accounts of multiple party members and other accounts associated with the Republic Movement.