Matovič Movement Renamed: What Does It Mean?
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Key Takeaway: Igor Matovič’s political movement, formerly known by various iterations of “ordinary People and Autonomous Personalities” (OĽaNO), has officially changed its name to “Slovakia“ as of August 1st, 2023.
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Previous Names: The movement has gone through several name changes as its registration in 2011. The text lists a detailed timeline of these changes.
Journalistic Usage: the name “Movement Slovakia” was previously used by journalists to differentiate the political entity from the country itself, but it wasn’t the official name.
Official Change: The change to “Slovakia” is now official, as registered with the political parties registry.
Reason for Change: The movement’s spokesperson described the change as a “technical and administrative adjustment” and did not elaborate on Matovič’s motives.
Timeline of Name Changes:
2011: registration of the movement
Until Dec 2015: Ordinary People and Independent Personalities
Until Aug 2017: Ordinary People and Independent personalities (OĽaNO - NOVA)
Until Nov 2019: Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OĽaNO)
Until Jan 2023: Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OĽaNO), Nova, Christian Union (CH), change from below
Until May 2023: Ordinary people and independent personalities - OĽaNO
Until June 2023: Ordinary people (OĽaNO), independent candidates (NEKA), Nova, free and responsible, Roma Pčivale, Magyar Szávek
Until Oct 2023: OĽaNO and Friends: Ordinary People (OĽaNO), Independent Candidates (NEKA), NOVA, Free and Remarkable, Pactival Roma, Magyar Szzakek
Until Aug 2025: Slovakia