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Poland is sliding back towards populism. Democrats elsewhere should heed our mistakes

Donald Tusk has failed to offer a positive vision for the future. Without one, liberals will just be an interval between populist acts, say historian Karolina Wigura and journalist Jarosław Kuisz

The Guardian - UK

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

Slovakia's top court approves key parts of a contentious amendment of the penal code

Slovakia’s highest legal authority has ruled that key provisions of a contentious amendment of the penal code drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico are in line with the country's constitution

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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.

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‘The genie is out of the bottle’: Robert Fico shooting highlights far wider crisis in Slovakia

Attack on prime minister lifts lid on divided politics of ‘one of the most polarised countries in Europe’

The Guardian - UK

Robert Fico’s allies warn of political war – they will use it to justify the dismantling of our democracy

In Slovakia, we know what ‘restoring order’ means. After the PM’s shooting, it will be an excuse to suppress any opposition, says writer Monika Kompaníková

The Guardian - UK

‘He was not radical’: Slovakia tries to make sense of Fico shooting

Friends in town of Levice say 71-year-old showed no signs of planning attack, while Slovakian president says climate of hate is collective work

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Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink

The shock of an assassination attempt could heal deep divisions Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising, says author and broadcaster John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

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

Slovakia PM Robert Fico out of ‘life-threatening situation’ after being shot

Suspect in custody after shooting attack on populist prime minister as deputy prime minister says Fico ‘will survive’ assassination attempt

The Guardian - UK

Who is Robert Fico?

Politician serving his third term as Slovakia’s PM has navigated successfully between pro-EU positions and fiercely nationalist, anti-western rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Russia Candidate Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovakia's Presidential Election

Pellegrini, 48, will take over from Zuzana Čaputová, who served as the country's first female head of state.

International Business Times

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.

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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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Protests in Slovakia against PM Fico's controversial penal code changes

Thousands of people in Slovakia protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the penal code and eliminate a national prosecutors' office.

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Slovakia’s new prime minister Robert Fico to attend EU summit

Populist heads to Brussels days after becoming leader for fourth time with coalition government

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Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM Robert Fico invited to form coalition

Three-time former prime minister, who promised to end military aid to Ukraine, expected to seek deal with two other parties

The Guardian - UK

‘A huge storm’: polarised Slovakia on a knife edge ahead of elections

Populist frontrunner’s ‘toxic’ campaign has exposed deep divisions and a victory could move country closer to Russia

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s president sues ex-prime minister for defamation as election tensions rise

Zuzana Čaputová has said she got death threats after Robert Fico made ‘unwarranted accusations’ about her

The Guardian - UK

At a stroke, Slovakia could soon become Russia’s newest ally

Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Nato to recommit to Ukraine’s accession as Zelenskiy campaigns for support

Vilnius summit will also address Sweden joining alliance, as Ukraine leader continues diplomacy tour

The Independent UK

Slovakia's first female president won't seek reelection next year

Slovakia’s president says she will not seek re-election in next year’s presidential vote

The Guardian - UK

Czech president warns Ukraine against rushed counteroffensive

Petr Pavel sounds cautious note, saying Kyiv no longer has element of surprise that led to military successes last year

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