European Commission could withhold funds as Robert Fico targets judiciary and political opponents
Former defence minister says government launched politically motivated criminal probe into decision to send jets to Ukraine
Leader uses video address to ‘forgive’ assailant but calls him ‘messenger of evil and political hatred’
The ruling coalition is continuing to pursue divisive policies in the wake of an attack on premier Robert Fico
Prime minister may try to stifle critics and further emulate Hungary’s Viktor Orbán when he recovers
Robert Fico undergoes second surgery after assassination attempt
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Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt in climate of death threats and disinformation
Suspect accused of attempted murder after prime minister shot multiple times at close range
Suspect detained after populist prime minister shot several times while greeting people in town of Handlová
Prime minister’s draft law seeks to ‘stigmatise’ NGOs with foreign funding, critics say
Pellegrini wins 53% of the votes defeating former foreign minister Ivan Korčok
Plans to shoot large wild animals in Slovakia and Romania dismissed as electoral pandering
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Zuzana Čaputová says PM ‘takes inspiration from Hungary’ on rule of law and Russia stance
Eurosceptic premier faces street protests and opposition from parliament and EU over judicial overhaul
Russia-friendly Robert Fico pledges backing to Kyiv on his first trip to the war-torn country
Robert Fico aligns Slovakia with Hungary’s illiberalism as Poland tries to go in the other direction
Faked Joe Biden robocall underlines prevalence of cheap AI tools being used to create clips aimed at swaying voters
Prime Minister Robert Fico could cement grip on power if coalition partner Peter Pellegrini wins March election
Bloc’s leaders meet in Brussels for summit on Middle East, Ukraine and funding issues
Populist leader who ran on an anti-Ukraine platform forms coalition with two smaller parties
Robert Fico’s Smer party won Saturday’s election capitalising on resentment against Ukrainian refugees
Former prime minister set to try to form coalition that could undermine EU support for Kyiv
Tight margin means Michal Šimečka might struggle to form a stable coalition government if he wins
