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Thousands in Slovakia gather in renewed protest against pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Fico
- On Thursday, thousands gathered in Bratislava to demonstrate against Prime Minister Robert Fico's close ties with Russia and his recent meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
- The protest followed Fico's trip to Beijing for a World War II military parade and his repeated calls for normalizing relations with Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Fico, who returned to power in 2023 leading the leftist Smer party, opposed additional EU sanctions until the Commission offers feasible plans that consider Slovakia's automotive sector and heavy industries while addressing electricity price concerns.
- Following discussions with the EU Council’s leader in Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico stated he would oppose any new sanction measures unless they include realistic proposals to address electricity costs.
- The protests and planned rallies by opposition groups such as Progressive Slovakia highlight deep divisions over Slovakia's stance on Russia, EU sanctions, and domestic austerity measures.
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The European Socialist Party voted in favour of the final exclusion of the Smer Party in Slovakia, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, according to four official information on this decision, writes POLITICO. The leader of the Socialist Party has taken this...
·Romania
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Parleying with Putin and parading around in Beijing have shattered the partnership.
The Alliance of European Socialist Parties will permanently exclude Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party from membership at next month's congress, four people directly involved in the matter confirmed to the Brussels-based Euractiva Reporter newsletter. ;
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Fico will be more isolated at the European level.
·Bratislava, Slovakia
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