Fico criticized for inaction as Slovaks face attacks in Serbia
Fico blames opposition for trying to import Serbian protests to Slovakia.
UK refutes Fico’s allegations of election interference
UK Denies Interference in Slovakia’s 2023 Election Amid Prime Minister’s Accusations The UK has categorically denied allegations made by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico regarding interference in Slovakia’s 2023 elections, following Fico’s
Slovakia to end nuclear partnership with Rosatom, moves ahead with U.S. deal
Slovakia is set to abandon its cooperation with Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom as Prime Minister Robert Fico prepares to sign a major intergovernmental agreement with the United States on the
Slovakia and Malta block new EU sanctions package targeting Russian energy and defense revenues
On July 15, the European Union failed to approve its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia and Malta withheld support, delaying a critical vote despite mounting pressure from other member states to
Slovak government deepens rift with EU over Russia stance and Ukraine war
Bratislava aligns closer to Moscow as PM backs controversial calls to “forgive” Russia Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday openly endorsed a controversial statement by his foreign minister, Juraj Blanár, who suggested the
Slovakia’s NATO Loyalty Tested as PM Fico Threatens to Walk Away Over Defense Spending
In a move that stunned political analysts and diplomats alike, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has openly suggested that Slovakia could exit NATO if the country is forced to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP
“Media freedom is crumbling in Europe amid rising authoritarianism” NGO warns
Media freedom within the European Union is facing a deepening crisis, as rising authoritarianism continues to erode press independence. “Media freedom, the first line of defense against authoritarianism, is crumbling across Europe,”
Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe
Faced with political challenges at home and emboldened by President Trump’s dismantling of USAID, the illiberal governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia are cracking down on civil society organizations. Delighted by Donald
Fico on the Zelensky-Trump Meeting
Robert Fico’s statement about the meeting between Trump and Zelensky reflects his pragmatic approach to Slovakia’s foreign policy and does not hide his ties with Russia. Fico clearly states that Slovakia will