Slovakia

Zuzana Čaputová

Former Role: President of Slovakia (2019–2024)
Known for: As Slovakia’s first female president, Čaputová brought a calm, principled voice to national and European politics. Known for her stance on judicial independence, environmental protection, and democratic values, she served with integrity and transparency — even as she endured and overcame a sustained smear campaign from political rival Robert Fico. Her leadership earned broad respect at home and abroad.