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Slovakia's Robert Fico in talks with Viktor Orbán about his Smer party joining Patriots for Europe

Viktor Orbán's political advisor, Balázs Orbán, told Euronews that the two Prime Ministers are discussing his Smer party joining the Patriots for Europe. If Fico joins, the Patriots could add two new prime ministers, including the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš.

Euronews · Oct 24, 2025

European Socialists expel Slovakian PM's party for values breach

The move was widely expected as Smer was suspended in October 2023 after its leader Robert Fico formed a coalition government with anti-Ukrainian and eurosceptic overtones.

Euronews · Oct 17, 2025

He was the EU’s great Brexit survivor. Can Maroš Šefčovič now pull off a trade deal with Trump?

EU’s longest-serving commissioner faces arguably his sternest test with the clock ticking before 9 July deadline

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

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Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as months of protest threaten pro-Moscow Fico

The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Slovakia's president completes cabinet reshuffle to secure government majority

The appointment of Samuel Migaľ as the new minister of investments and regional development was a result of a deal agreed on by three parties in the governing coalition headed by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Euronews · Mar 19, 2025

Slovakia's Fico agrees deal with partners for control of government ministries to bolster coalition

Slovakia's ruling coalition partners have agreed a deal with populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to give up one ministry each as part of a government reshuffle

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of the populist prime minister, is sworn in as Slovakia's president

Peter Pellegrini has been sworn in as the president of Slovakia in a ceremony that took place amid heightened security following an assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024

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Slovakia: PM Fico’s life no longer in danger after shooting, minister says

Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and requires intensive care, Slovak officials say.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024

Slovak PM's Life No Longer In Danger After Shooting

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's life was no longer in danger following an assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak said on Sunday.

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

Slovakia Reels From PM's Shooting As Suspect Goes To Court

The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected on Saturday before a penal court that will decide whether to hold him in pre-trial detention.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Slovakia’s polarised politics: Robert Fico warned a politician could be violently attacked weeks before assassination attempt

Slovak society is in shock after a 71-year-old man fired five shots at the prime minister, Robert Fico, while he was greeting a small crowd after a meeting.

The Conversation · May 17, 2024

Slovakia’s poisonous politics and the path to Robert Fico’s shooting

Members of the ruling coalition say the attempt to kill the prime minister was an act of political war. Tom Watling looks at the political tension behind this week’s dramatic shooting

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Robert Fico: why the attempted assassination of Slovakian prime minister could fuel the information war between Russia and Europe

The assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico on May 15 has sent a shockwave through Europe. Unfortunately political assassinations are not unheard of in this part of the world – indeed, Slovakia itself continues to reverberate from the 2018 assassination of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, an act which…

The Conversation · May 16, 2024

Fico shooting could trigger media crackdown in Slovakia, editors fear

Journalists voice concern after senior figures from ruling coalition blame independent outlets and opposition parties for incident

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

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Evening Standard · May 16, 2024

Who is Robert Fico? Controversial Slovakian prime minister recovering in hospital after shooting

Deputy PM has said the government leader will pull through after being taken to hospital

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

‘He is borrowing from Trump’: the rise of Robert Fico, Slovakia’s populist leader

The veteran politician shot and wounded on Wednesday, is a fan of Viktor Orbán and has embraced ever more extreme positions to retain power

WEKU · Apr 7, 2024

Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president

A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election

Close ally of populist prime minister Robert Fico claimed 53.85% of vote, beating pro-Western opposition Ivan Korčok

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Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West

When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Hundreds of Slovaks protest the new government's plan to close prosecutors office for top crimes

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Slovak capital against the new government’s plan to close the special prosecutors office that deals with major crimes, including high-profile murders, terrorism and graft

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Slovakian PM criticised over plan to scrap corruption prosecutor

Critics of Robert Fico fear aim is to halt investigations into individuals connected to ruling Smer party

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Slovakia's new government led by populist Robert Fico wins a mandatory confidence vote

Slovakia’s new government has won a mandatory confidence vote in Parliament

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

Slovakian prime minister sparks alarm with threat to restrict media

Robert Fico describes leading broadcasters and newspapers as hostile and says they are ‘unwelcome guests at government office’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM reaches deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico in agreement with moderate breakaway party and ultra-nationalists to return to office for fourth time

France 24 · Oct 11, 2023

Slovakia’s Fico signs coalition deal with far-right parties

A former prime minister of Slovakia who plans to end the country's military support for Ukraine is poised to return to office after his political party signed a deal Wednesday with two other parties to form a coalition government.

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