Prime Minister Robert Fico has purged prosecutors, cultural officials, journalists and others he believes fueled “hatred and aggression” against him.
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As Slovakia’s Prime Minister Recovers, Its Politics Remain Divisive
Calls for unity after the shooting of Robert Fico last week have been largely ignored by the country’s politicians. Much of the tension has centered on a media law pushed by the government.
Slovakia Prime Minister Undergoes Further Surgery After Assassination Attempt
The authorities have released few details about the assassination attempt on Robert Fico, including the plan for leading the country in his absence. But they partially named the suspect for the first time.
Slovakia’s Politics Were Toxic Long Before Its Prime Minister Was Shot
Years of vitriolic rhetoric, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, left Slovakia with bitter political division.
What to Know About the Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times and has undergone emergency surgery. His condition remains serious, officials said.
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Shooting Shocks Polarized Slovakia
Officials said the condition of Prime Minister Robert Fico had stabilized, hours after his shooting. The government was expected to focus on Thursday on security breaches.
Slovakia to Halt Arms Deliveries to Ukraine, as New Leader Promised
The newly appointed prime minister, Robert Fico, whose party aligned with pro-Russian forces during the recent election campaign, had promised “not to send a single cartridge” of ammunition to Kyiv.
‘Slovakia Has Woken Up’: Governing Party Suffers Decisive Election Defeat
The loss paves the way for a new governing coalition after the main opposition group ran a campaign under the slogan “Together Against the Mafia.”
In Slovakia, Unlikely Presidential Candidate Signals a Backlash Against Populism
Zuzana Caputova, a campaigning lawyer making her first run for office, is leading in the polls while espousing liberal attitudes long considered politically toxic.