Slovak leader in serious but stable condition after assassination try, hospital says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt with suspected political motivation, causing concern over his pro-Russian, anti-Western policies. [ more ]
Slovak leader in serious but stable condition after assassination try, hospital says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt with suspected political motivation, causing concern over his pro-Russian, anti-Western policies. [ more ]
Robert Fico, the long-serving Slovakian prime minister, faced backlash over ties with Russia and Hungary, and during mass demonstrations over government corruption and press freedom. [ more ]
Is Slovakia on a fast track to illiberalism? DW 01/15/2024
Robert Fico, who returned to power in Slovakia, is pushing fast-track changes to the justice system that many fear pose a threat to the rule of law.
The planned changes would scrap the special prosecutor's office, limit protection for whistleblowers, and reduce sentences for financial crimes. [ more ]
Is Slovakia on a fast track to illiberalism? DW 01/15/2024
Robert Fico, who returned to power in Slovakia, is pushing fast-track changes to the justice system that many fear pose a threat to the rule of law.
The planned changes would scrap the special prosecutor's office, limit protection for whistleblowers, and reduce sentences for financial crimes. [ more ]