Marián Kéry (born 6 February 1978) is a Slovak politician. He has been a Member of the National Council since 2012, representing the Direction – Slovak Social Democracy (SMER) party.
Marián Kéry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Council | |
| Assumed office 4 April 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1978 Červený Hrádok, Czechoslovakia |
| Political party | Direction – Slovak Social Democracy |
| Spouse | Adriana Kéryová |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra Matej Bel University |
Early life
editKéry was born in Červený Hrádok. He studied History and Russian Language at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Following his graduation he worked as a teacher at a grammar school in Zlaté Moravce and elementary school in Červený Hrádok and later in public administration.[1]
Politics
editKéry started in local politics. He became a member of local assembly in Červený Hrádok at the age of 19. In 2001, he joined SMER and became a regional chairman in Zlaté Moravce. In 2005 he was elected a Representative in the regional assembly of the Nitra Region and since 2012 an MP.[1]
In 2018, Kéry was among the SMER MPs critical of some individuals in the party leadership, including the interior minister Robert Kaliňák, due to them being publicly perceived as corrupt.[2] After the 2020 Slovak parliamentary election, he joined a platform for "Slovakia of Values" together with fellow SMER MP, who later left the party, Ján Podmanický and an extreme right MP Tomáš Taraba.[3]
In his position as the Head of Foreign Affairs committee of the National Council, Kéry pursued a strongly Pro-Russian line prior and after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, in stark contrast to the vast majority of Slovak politicians.[4] However, upon the outbreak of the Russia invasion, he condemned it.[5]
Personal life
editFrom the age of 18. Kéry officiated regional football games, however he had to start after 14 years due to a knee injury. He remains closely involved with the local football club FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce.[6]
As of 2022, he was enrolled in a law program at the Matej Bel University. Together with his wife Adriana, he has two daughters.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Marián Kéry: Slovenská vláda sa zaoberá sama sebou The Business Soirée". Thebusinesssoiree.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ Mikušovič, Dušan (19 June 2018). "Poslanec Marián Kéry: Mať za menom napísané "Smer" je niekde už aj na škodu". Denník N (in Slovak). Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ Mikušovič, Dušan (15 May 2020). "Kéry zo Smeru o platforme s kuffovcami: S Ficom sme sa nerozprávali, u viacerých v strane sa to stretlo s nepochopením". Denník N (in Slovak). Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Kollár plní, čo sľúbil: Chce odvolať Kéryho". Pravda.sk (in Slovak). 11 April 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "M. Kéry: Útok Ruska voči Ukrajine je neospravedlniteľný". TERAZ.sk (in Slovak). 24 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ Kilian, Martin. "Kéry radí Benkovskému: Viac odvahy a mladých". mynitra.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 27 February 2023.