Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting?
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Slovakian PM Robert Fico, critically wounded in a shooting, rose from Communist roots to lead the Smer party. With a populist stance blending left and right ideologies, he served as PM thrice, advocating pro-Russian policies, anti-Americanism, and challenging Western norms. Facing controversies including criminal charges and backlash over journalist murder, Fico's tenure underscores Slovakia's political turmoil and ideological shifts.
On Wednesday 15 May, shortly after leaving a post-cabinet meeting presser, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times in a politically motivated attack. Fico remains in critical but..
In recent weeks, a disturbing trend has emerged within the political landscape of NATO countries: high-profile leaders are increasingly receiving death threats. This alarming phenomenon follows the..
Personal security expert Dr J Ervin Kis told Euronews that Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's bodyguards reacted too late to the apparent shooter and not according to protocol.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in "extremely serious" condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert... DNA Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
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