Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister's pro-Russia policies
4 days, 19 hours ago

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister's pro-Russia policies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Slovaks took to the streets on Friday as protests against the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico spread from Slovakia's capital to towns and cities across the country and abroad. Fico’s meeting with Putin is “unacceptable,” protest organizer Lucia Štasselová from the Peace to Ukraine’s nongovernmental organization told the crowd in Bratislava. Fico said that his trip, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, was a reaction to Ukraine’s move to halt Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of 2024.

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Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas
1 week, 5 days ago

Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas

CNN  

CNN — Slovakia could take retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as “one of Moscow’s greatest defeats.” Fico described the ending of Russian gas flows as “sabotage” by Zelensky and said a Slovak delegation would discuss the situation …

Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-28 04:55 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during a meeting in Moscow, Russia December 22, 2024. BRATISLAVA -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Friday that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on Jan. 1, 2025. Fico's remarks …

Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Power Cuts if Gas Flows Halt
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Power Cuts if Gas Flows Halt

Live Mint  

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off back up power supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv stops transporting Russian gas to Central Europe. “If necessary, we will stop supplying electricity that Ukraine urgently needs during network outages.” Russian gas that flows through Ukraine to Europe will halt at the end of the year when the current deal expires if …

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Al Jazeera  

Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has held one-on-one talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a surprise visit to Moscow, according to the Kremlin. Fico discussed “a peaceful end to the war” in Ukraine, according to a Facebook post by the Slovak …

Slovakia Warns of Financial Damage If Ukraine Gas Transit Stops
4 weeks ago

Slovakia Warns of Financial Damage If Ukraine Gas Transit Stops

Live Mint  

Slovakia’s prime minister urged European allies to find a way to keep Russian gas flowing across Ukraine after a key transit deal expires at year’s end. Slovakia, one of the key remaining buyers of Russian gas via the Ukrainian route, earns as much as €500 million in transit fees a year, Premier Robert Fico said Wednesday. Slovakia has held talks …

Slovak opposition rallies against the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Slovak opposition rallies against the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands of protesters gathered in Slovakia’s capital on Sunday, the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that brought an end to decades of communist rule in Czechoslovakia, to oppose the policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The protest united the opposition, including the liberal Progressive Slovakia, pro-business Freedom and Solidarity and the conservative Christian Democrats who …

Slovak populist premier is in a spat with the UK ambassador to Bratislava over the war in Ukraine
2 months, 1 week ago

Slovak populist premier is in a spat with the UK ambassador to Bratislava over the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert …

Slovakia's prime minister makes 1st public appearance since assassination attempt
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia's prime minister makes 1st public appearance since assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Slovakia to boost protections for politicians after assassination attempt on premier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Slovakia to boost protections for politicians after assassination attempt on premier

LA Times  

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to a round table meeting at a European Union summit in Brussels on Feb. 1. Slovakia’s Parliament approved a package of legislation Thursday meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The measures, which were approved by the coalition government on June 12, …

Slovakia plans to boost politicians' protection after assassination attempt on populist premier
7 months ago

Slovakia plans to boost politicians' protection after assassination attempt on populist premier

The Independent  

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Slovakia to boost protection of politicians after assassination attempt on premier
7 months ago

Slovakia to boost protection of politicians after assassination attempt on premier

LA Times  

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to a roundtable meeting at a European Union summit in Brussels on Feb. 1. Slovakia’s government approved a package of measures on Wednesday meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Interior Ministry would identify and prepare long-term residences for the prime …

Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under the shadow of an assassination attempt
7 months ago

Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under the shadow of an assassination attempt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This vote will decide our next five years,” Ms …

Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt
7 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt

NPR  

Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Wednesday he believes he was targeted for having a Ukraine position contrary to the European mainstream but bears no malice toward the gunman who seriously wounded him three weeks ago. The prerecorded speech …

Slovakia’s Fico says he was targeted for Ukraine views, in first speech since assassination attempt
7 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia’s Fico says he was targeted for Ukraine views, in first speech since assassination attempt

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Wednesday he believes he was targeted for having a Ukraine position contrary to the European mainstream but bears no malice toward the gunman who seriously wounded him three weeks ago. The prerecorded speech posted online by Fico, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, was his first appearance since the assassination …

Slovakia PM Robert Fico: Political heavyweight with pro-Russian views
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Slovakia PM Robert Fico: Political heavyweight with pro-Russian views

The Hindu  

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was said to be in a life-threatening condition after being shot on May 15, took power for the fourth time last October and has turned the country's foreign policy towards more pro-Russian views. During a three-decade career, Mr. Fico, 59, has skilfully weaved between pro-European mainstream and nationalistic anti-Brussels and anti-American positions, while showing …

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Wounded in Shooting; Suspect Detained
8 months ago

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Wounded in Shooting; Suspect Detained

News 18  

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon and taken to hospital. He was injured… pic.twitter.com/Mi15B2u6vs — Lord Bebo May 15, 2024 “We absolutely and strongly condemn violence and today’s shooting of Premier Robert Fico,” said Progressive Slovakia leader Michal Simecka. “I wish Robert Fico a lot of strength in this critical moment and a …

Slovakia’s prime minister expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says
8 months ago

Slovakia’s prime minister expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says

LA Times  

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. “I guess in the end he will survive,” Tomas Taraba, the deputy prime minister, told the BBC, adding: “He’s not in a life-threatening situation at this moment.” The 59-year-old premier was shot in the abdomen, …

Slovakia election won by Russia-friendly populist who could withdraw support for Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia election won by Russia-friendly populist who could withdraw support for Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia-friendly populist candidate Peter Pellegrini …

Slovakia elects new president amid divisions over Ukraine war
9 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia elects new president amid divisions over Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Russia and Ukraine a key point of contention between two leading candidates who went into the election neck and neck. Voters in Slovakia went to the polls to pick a new president on Saturday, choosing between pro-Western opposition candidate Ivan Korcok and Peter Pellegrini running for the governing nationalist left coalition. They also nominate constitutional court judges, who may become …

An ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister is favorite to win the presidential election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

An ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister is favorite to win the presidential election

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of president. Critics worry Slovakia under Fico will abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The new government immediately halted arms delivery to Ukraine, …

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn a government plan to overhaul public broadcasting
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn a government plan to overhaul public broadcasting

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands Slovaks rallied in the capital on Friday to condemn a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting during a wave of anti-government protests. The protesters in Freedom Square at downtown Bratislava joined President Zuzana Caputova, local journalists, the opposition, international media organizations, the European Commission and …

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government’s plan to close the special prosecutor’s office
11 months, 1 week ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government’s plan to close the special prosecutor’s office

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Mass street protests intensified Thursday across Slovakia against a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code and eliminate the office of the special prosecutor that deals with major crime and corruption. The plan approved by Fico’s coalition government includes abolishing the special prosecutors’ office, which handles crimes such as graft, organized …

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest the government’s plan to amend the penal code
1 year ago

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest the government’s plan to amend the penal code

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands returned to the streets of major cities across Slovakia on Tuesday to continue their protests against a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. The changes proposed by the coalition government include a proposal to abolish the special prosecutors’ office, which handles serious crimes such as …

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert …

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert Fico, said on Friday he considers the war between Ukraine and Russia a frozen conflict that cannot be solved by sending arms to the Ukrainian armed forces. Fico returned to power and took over as prime minister for the fourth time after his leftist Smer, or Direction, party won Slovakia’s Sept 30 parliamentary …

Slovakia’s new government led by populist Robert Fico wins a mandatory confidence vote
1 year, 1 month ago

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

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s new government, led by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico who ended the country’s military aid for Ukraine, won a mandatory confidence vote in Parliament on Tuesday. Fico returned to power and took over as prime minister for the fourth time after his scandal-tainted leftist Smer, or Direction, party won Slovakia’s Sept 30 parliamentary election on a …

Slovakia swears in a new Cabinet led by a populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine
1 year, 2 months ago

Slovakia swears in a new Cabinet led by a populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s president swore in a new government Wednesday, led by a former populist prime minister poised to end the country’s military aid for Ukraine as it fights Russia’s invasion. Robert Fico returned to power and took over as prime minister for the fourth time after his leftist Smer, or Direction, party won Slovakia’s Sept 30 parliamentary election. …

Populist Slovak ex-prime minister signs coalition deal with 2 other parties to form a new government
1 year, 2 months ago

Populist Slovak ex-prime minister signs coalition deal with 2 other parties to form a new government

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — A populist former prime minister of Slovakia who plans to end the country’s military support for Ukraine signed on Monday a coalition agreement with the leaders of two other parties to form a new government. The three parties agreed last week that Fico’s party will appoint the prime minister and have six other ministers, opening the way …

Populist former Prime Minister in Slovakia signs deal to form new government
1 year, 3 months ago

Populist former Prime Minister in Slovakia signs deal to form new government

The Hindu  

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 on October 11 with two other parties to form a coalition government. The party's leader, populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico, needed to find coalition partners to rule with a majority …

Populist former prime minister in Slovakia signs a deal to form a new government
1 year, 3 months ago

Populist former prime minister in Slovakia signs a deal to form a new government

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — 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. The party’s leader, populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico, needed to find coalition partners to rule with a …

Putin says Ukraine would last ‘a week’ if Western military support stops
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin says Ukraine would last ‘a week’ if Western military support stops

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s prediction comes as concerns mount about future of US funding for Ukraine amid political turmoil in Washington. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine could not survive for more than “a week” without Western military and financial aid, a claim made on the same day as a European Union official warned that the bloc could not replace the funding gap …

Slovakia halts military aid for Ukraine as parties that oppose it negotiate to form a new government
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia halts military aid for Ukraine as parties that oppose it negotiate to form a new government

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s president has refused a plan by her country’s caretaker government to send further military aid to Ukraine, saying it doesn’t have the authority and parties that oppose such support are in talks to form a government following last week’s election. The presidential office said in a statement Thursday that the current government of technocrats has only …

Slovakia’s president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia’s president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — 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. Populist former prime minister Robert Fico and his leftist Smer, or Direction, party captured 22.9% of the vote on Saturday. Pellegrini parted ways with Fico after the scandal-tainted Smer lost the previous election in …

War fatigue, domestic politics, diplomatic gaffes: US, Europe tiring of supporting Ukraine against Russia?
1 year, 3 months ago

War fatigue, domestic politics, diplomatic gaffes: US, Europe tiring of supporting Ukraine against Russia?

Firstpost  

Surveys among Americans and major countries of western Europe have thrown up findings that indicate people no more support measures to help Ukraine, especially military and monetary aid to help Ukraine fight Russia with the same enthusiasm Recent events in the US and Europe, both West and the East, added to surveys conducted among the populace of these regions don’t …

A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier claims victory in Slovakia's parliamentary elections
1 year, 3 months ago

A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier claims victory in Slovakia's parliamentary elections

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A populist former prime minister and his leftist party won early …

A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia
1 year, 3 months ago

A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to complete results announced Sunday. Former Prime Minister Robert Fico and the leftist Smer, or Direction, party had 22.9% of the votes, or 42 seats in the 150-seat Parliament, …

Ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia

LA Times  

Former Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives at his party’s headquarters a day after early parliamentary elections in Bratislava, Slovakia. A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to complete results announced Sunday. Former Prime Minister Robert Fico and the …

Slovakia’s populist party opposed to Ukraine aid wins vote
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia’s populist party opposed to Ukraine aid wins vote

Al Jazeera  

Left-wing former Prime Minister Robert Fico has promised to end military aid for Ukraine, but smaller parties will be key to forming a coalition. The populist party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the European Union and NATO has won Slovakia’s election, results showed on Sunday. Radically change …

A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier looks headed for victory in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections
1 year, 3 months ago

A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier looks headed for victory in Slovakia’s parliamentary elections

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — A populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russian and anti-American message looked to be heading for victory in early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, according to preliminary results early Sunday. With results from almost 88% of about 6,000 polling stations counted by the Slovak Statistics Office, former Prime Minister Robert Fico and his leftist Smer, or …

Slovaks vote between pro-Russian ex-PM and pro-Western liberals
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovaks vote between pro-Russian ex-PM and pro-Western liberals

Al Jazeera  

Voting has begun in a closely contested election with support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion a key focal point. Slovaks are voting in a closely contested parliamentary election between left-wing former Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has pledged to end military aid for neighbouring Ukraine, and pro-Western liberals. A government led by Fico would mean Slovakia, a country of …

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

The Independent  

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Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico, who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message, against a liberal pro-West newcomer. Fico and his leftist Smer, or Direction, party vowed to reverse Slovakia’s military support for neighboring Ukraine in Russia’s war, if his attempt to return to power …

Slovakia's elections could have big implications for Europe and war in Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia's elections could have big implications for Europe and war in Ukraine

NPR  

Slovakia's elections could have big implications for Europe and war in Ukraine Slovakia, a member of both NATO and the EU, holds national elections on Saturday. And on the eve of a national elections, says political scientist Erik Lastic, Slovakia lies in the same political territory - sandwiched between illiberal, some say dying, democracies like Poland to its north and …

More than democracy is at stake in polls in Slovakia and Poland
1 year, 3 months ago

More than democracy is at stake in polls in Slovakia and Poland

Al Jazeera  

If Slovaks and Poles vote in conservative, populist forces, this would not bode well for EU unity on Ukraine. If PiS and Smer-Social Democracy win in Poland and Slovakia, respectively, this would strengthen the populist, illiberal trend in Central Europe and erode post-communist democratisation in the region. It was commonly believed that the 2018 killings of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak …

As Slovakia’s trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

As Slovakia’s trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

MICHALOVCE, Slovakia — A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine, in a direct challenge to the European Union and NATO, if he returns to power. Supporters of former Slovak Prime Minister and head of leftist SMER - Social Democracy party …

In challenge for NATO, election front-runner in Slovakia wants to end aid to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

In challenge for NATO, election front-runner in Slovakia wants to end aid to Ukraine

LA Times  

Former Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico could reclaim his old job following an election scheduled for Sept. 30. A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine, in a direct challenge to the European Union and NATO, if he returns to power. “It’s …

Slovakia gets technocratic caretaker government until September’s early election
1 year, 8 months ago

Slovakia gets technocratic caretaker government until September’s early election

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s President Zuzana Caputova swore in on Monday a government of technocrats to lead the country to snap elections in September amid a political crisis. Slovakia has been without a proper government since Dec. 15, when the coalition government led by Prime Minister Eduard Heger lost a vote of no confidence in parliament called by the opposition, …

Slovakia's prime minister forms new party before early vote
1 year, 10 months ago

Slovakia's prime minister forms new party before early vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Eduard Heger said Tuesday that he was creating …

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