Liberal lawyer Zuzana Caputova wins election to become Slovakia's first female president
Slovakia's presidential candidate Zuzana Caputova speaks after winning the presidential election, at her party's headquarters in Bratislava.
Relative newcomer Caputova had 58 percent of the vote with almost 95 percent of returns counted in Saturday's runoff election, topping European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic, who had 42 percent."I'm extremely happy about the result," Caputova said. Congratulations Zuzana Čaputová, President-elect ofMarch 30, 2019Caputova, 45, has little experience in politics and attracted voters who are appalled by corruption and mainstream politics.
She becomes Slovakia's fifth president since the country gained independence after the split of Czechoslovakia in 1993. Parliament can override the veto with a simple majority, however. The government, led by the prime minister, possesses most executive powers.
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