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WATCH: Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and injured after meeting

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured following a government meeting in Handlova, as confirmed by Parliamentary Vice-Chair Lubos Blaha.

Slovakia

'Lone wolf' suspect charged in shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico

Authorities have charged a man in connection with the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico who was shot on Wednesday, the country’s interior minister said.

Slovakia

Thousands rally in Slovakia to protest overhaul of public broadcaster

Critics worry Slovakia under PM Robert Fico will abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under his populist counterpart Viktor Orbán.

Slovakia

Slovakia government tries to take control of state TV and radio

Brussels fears the move could result in the country's rulers taking full control of the public broadcaster.

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Brussels, my love? Why legislating on asylum and migration is so hard

In this edition, we break down the nail-biting vote on the EU migration pact, hear how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate scandal.

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Why is Slovakia's new government already under mounting pressure?

Opposition parties, NGOs, legal experts, journalists and activists have strongly criticised PM Robert Fico and his plans to scrap Slovakia's Special Prosecutor's Office, which is currently handling several cases involving Fico's own party.

Slovakia

Slovakian government postpones suspension of anti-corruption office

The reform has drawn criticism from Brussels, where the European Commission has called the reform "far-reaching and touches on a lot of EU law".

Slovakia

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn unpopular new government plans

Slovakians took to the streets of various towns and cities, including the capital Bratislava, to protest controversial proposals made by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Slovakia

Slovakia's new government wins mandatory confidence vote

The three-party coalition government is led by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, who ended the country’s military aid for Ukraine.

Slovakia

Slovakia backtracks on reinforcing border with Hungary

Less than 24 hours after announcing a "massive" deployment of police and armed forces at the border with Hungary to curb illegal migration, the new Slovak government called it off, saying it was a "one-off measure."

Slovakia

Slovakia announces the end of military aid to Ukraine

Slovakia has until now been a staunch supporter of Kyiv since Russia invaded in February last year, donating arms and opening its borders for refugees fleeing the war.

Slovakia

What are Slovaks expecting from Robert Fico’s new government?

Robert Fico has become Slovakia's new Prime Minister. His left-populist Smer party won against the liberal, Western-oriented Progressive Slovakia by nearly 7 percentage points. Euronews Hungary took to the streets of Bratislava to find out what are Slovaks expecting from his new government.

Slovakia

Slovak MEPs to be suspended from EU parliament's Socialist Group

Slovakia's new government brings left-wingers together with a larger far-right party whose leader is turning the country away from supporting Ukraine.

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Slovak president gives mandate to Fico to form new government

Slovakia’s president on Monday asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government.

Slovakia

Pro-Russia ex-PM leads leftists to win in Slovakia parliamentary vote

The election Saturday was a test for the small eastern European country’s support for neighbouring Ukraine in its war with Russia, and the win by Fico could strain a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO.

Slovakia

Slovakia election: What does it mean for young people?

According to recent surveys carried out by polling agencies, only 52% of young people say they are interested in voting.

World News

Slovakia: Support for Kyiv at stake as polls open in knife-edge vote

The election pits a populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal, pro-West newcomer.

Slovakia

All you need to know about Slovakia's parliamentary election

One of the main contenders in Saturday's vote has pledged to reverse the country's support for Ukraine as it battles Russia.

Slovakia

Pro-Russia disinformation floods Slovakia ahead of crucial election

Propaganda and attacks on LGBTQ people are prominent ahead of election which could decide whether the country moves politically closer to Moscow.

Slovakia

Slovak president appoints 'non-party' government to solve crisis

As a result of the country's prolonged political crisis, Slovakia's President Zuzana Čaputová has appointed a government of experts, not politicians, to run the country.