Slovak PM Fico Blames Opposition in First Speech Since Assassination Attempt
TL;DR
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, recovering from an assassination attempt, has made his first public appearance, stating he feels no hatred towards his attacker and hopes to return to work in several weeks. The incident has underscored the deep political polarization in Slovakia, with Fico suggesting his controversial views on issues like Russia's war on Ukraine made him a target.
Topics:worldpolitics#assassination-attempt#european-parliament-election#political-polarization#politics#robert-fico#slovakia
- Slovak PM Robert Fico says could return to work ‘in several weeks’ Al Jazeera English
- Slovakia's prime minister delivers first public remarks since assassination attempt: "I forgive him" CBS News
- Slovak PM Fico lays into opposition in first speech since shooting Financial Times
- Slovak Prime Minister Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Assassination Attempt The New York Times
- Slovak PM blames assassination attempt on opposition in first appearance since shooting POLITICO Europe
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