Slovakia, FICO and opposition

Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovakia's opposition accused Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the European Union, but dropped its no-confidence motion to dismiss him and his leftist-nationalist government.
Anti-Fico protests build as Slovak PM mutters about foreign ‘coup’
Ahead of planned pro-European protests in around 20 Slovak cities Friday, the pro-Moscow ruling coalition on Thursday used an emergency meeting of the country’s Security Council to address what it alleged was an “organized escalation” of domestic tensions directed from abroad.
Slovak PM accuses opposition of planning coup to topple him
Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, has claimed opposition forces are planning a "Maidan"-style coup in Slovakia, referring to the popular uprising that toppled Ukraine's pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych in 2014.
Slovak leader Fico preparing for EU exit, opposition says
Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka accused Prime Minister Robert Fico of laying the ground to take the country out of the European Union as he launched an attempt to dismiss the leftist-nationalist government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday.
Slovak Opposition Urges Probe Into Premier After Coup Charge
Slovakia’s opposition called for an investigation into Prime Minister Robert Fico’s administration for potentially misusing the intelligence service to suppress political adversaries and civil society.
Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion
Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU. View on euronews
Slovak government plans security measures around protests, citing coup risks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday his administration would plan preventive measures around public protests that state officials have said risk escalating into attempts at overthrowing the government.
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing ...
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Fico's Strategy to Curb Potential Government Overthrows
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced plans for preventive measures in response to potential risks posed by public ...
Slovakia’s Fico Seeks Help From Turkey to Secure Russian Gas
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the potential for securing Russian gas through Turkey with President Recep Tayyip ...
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Slovakia’s Fico dreams of his ‘Maidan’
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a YouTube Journalist announcing plans to run for Polish president, ...
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Fico's Fight: Slovakia's Tumultuous Political Climate
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's government plans to prevent public protests from turning into government overthrows, citing intelligence about opposition power grabs. Fico's critics dismiss these ...
Zelenskiy Hosts Slovakia's Opposition Leader in Kyiv Amid Spat With PM Fico
Zelenskiy had invited Fico to visit Kyiv for talks on Friday, an invitation he alluded to as he announced his meeting with ...
Slovakia vows to veto upcoming Ukraine assistance
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia would veto any future Ukraine aid packages considered by the European Union. Fico emphasized that Slovakia would now adopt a "reciprocal" ...