Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is facing significant public backlash, with around 100,000 protesters rallying against his government's tilt toward Russia. These protests, the largest since Fico's return to power in 2023, echo previous civil unrest tied to government actions. Despite his controversial trip to Moscow and accusations from his administration regarding opposition groups, Fico remains defiant, asserting that changes to his government can only occur through elections. His administration claims to maintain a balance in foreign relations, despite critics alleging threats to democratic values over increased ties to Moscow.
The government can only be changed if there are elections, Fico said in an interview with the public broadcaster when asked about the protests.
Critics say the prime minister's ruling coalition is weakening democratic values and shifting foreign policy away from EU and Nato allies and closer to Russia.
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