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As experts predicted...politicos there will support the E440bn EFSF bailout bill...after winning assurances for an early election.
The first bill vote was defeated Tuesday...when a coalition party and the main opposition abstained...upsetting many in the EU over the prospects of a long stall...and more market confusion and loss of confidence.
A new vote will probably come by week's end.
"We're saying 'no' to a rightist government, but we're saying 'yes' to the rescue fund," said an opposition leader Robert Fico.
The current government is reportedly highly unpopular because of austerity measures.
TO READ ANALYSIS: Will tiny (2% of EU population) Slovakia's disobedience encourage others? The Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Germany...may become more vocal in the future.
In any case...further additions to the E44bn fund...are unlikely.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/oct/12/euro-bailout-and-slovakia
