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Slovak PM accuses opposition of planning coup to topple him

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the opposition of planning a coup to remove him from power, stating he will focus on intimidating protest organizers and convincing voters of the threat posed by the opposition.
In 2023, police in Slovakia used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protests, resulting in over 130 arrests, highlighting the ongoing civic discontent despite Fico's attempts to suppress it.
Fico's recent meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on January 21 reinforced his belief in pursuing a sovereign Slovak foreign policy, especially after Donald Trump's victory in the USA.
Commentators criticized Fico's hypocrisy, noting his past role as a protest speaker while he now seeks to silence dissent against his government.

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Politico Europe

Anti-Fico protests build as Slovak PM mutters about foreign ‘coup’

Political acrimony is rocking Bratislava.

30 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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censor.net

Ukraine regards Fizo's statements about the “Slovak Maidan” as an attempt to intimidate society and consolidate its electorate,

The Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine regards the statements of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fizo about the alleged preparation of a “coup d'état” in the country as an attempt to consolidate its electorate.

1 month ago

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Anadolu Ajansı

Some opposition groups want to topple government through riots: Slovakian premier

Citizens have right to assemble but government would not allow right to be abused, says Robert Fico - Anadolu Ajansı

1 month ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Die Presse

"Very serious": Fico accuses his opponents of plotting a coup

Following a motion of no confidence, Prime Minister Fico convened the Security Council. He accused the opposition of wanting to provoke riots and planning a coup.

1 month ago·Vienna, Austria

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