Slovakia: Populist Fico strikes deal with pro-Russia party to form coalition government
As part of the coalition deal, Smer will get to appoint the prime minister and six other ministers, opening the way for Fico to serve as Slovakia's head of government for the fourth time.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico faced a critical assassination attempt by Juraj Cintula, a 71-year-old man with dissent against Fico's policies, particularly regarding arms shipments to Ukraine. Fico's decision to halt arms deliveries after his election victory drew backlash, allegedly motivating Cintula's actions. Described as a "lone wolf" with no extremist affiliations, Cintula's frustrations with government decisions may have been accelerated by the recent presidential election results. Both allies and opposition leaders denounced the attack, highlighting its threat to Slovakia's democracy. Cintula's background as a former security guard and poet adds complexity to the situation. The incident occurred amid debates over the dissolution of Slovakia's public broadcaster, further heightening concerns about political stability. Fico's condition remains serious as Slovakia awaits updates on his recovery.
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Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot outside the House of Culture in Handlova, causing shockwaves throughout the nation. The incident, involving four shots, led to swift law enforcement action, with a suspect detained and the scene cordoned off. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Lubos Blaha confirmed the attack, prompting an adjournment of parliamentary proceedings. Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova and political opposition leader Michal Ĺ imeÄŤka condemned the assault, expressing concern for Fico's recovery. A circulated video captured the chaotic aftermath as Fico was assisted into a waiting vehicle, though his condition remained uncertain. The shooting has reignited debates about Fico's leadership, marked by polarising rhetoric and controversial policies. As Slovakia grapples with the attack's aftermath, questions linger over its impact on political stability.
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Slovakia's interior minister refrained from specifying the motivation behind the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico but pointed fingers at media outlets and the opposition, urging them to reflect on how they present information.
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Robert Fico has become Slovakia's new Prime Minister. His left-populist Smer party won against the liberal, Western-oriented Progressive Slovakia by nearly 7 percentage points.
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Slovakia’s president on Monday asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government.
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Slovakia's populist party, which wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU and NATO, holds a press conference after winning the parliamentary elections. The Smer-SD party led by..
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