Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has faced the largest protests in 20 years since his return to power, with tens of thousands of citizens gathering across the country. Among these demonstrations, a significant protest took place in Bratislava on Friday, drawing an estimated 60,000 participants. Protests are united in their call for Fico’s resignation, as they seek to prevent the nation from aligning more closely with Russia and drifting away from EU and NATO memberships. This marks a notable escalation from past demonstrations, which primarily focused on opposition to EU membership. Fico is under intense pressure amid growing international criticism of his government’s perceived ties to Russia, raising fears that the country may follow in the footsteps of its neighbors by pulling out of the EU.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-24/slovaks-take-to-streets-to-protest-premier-s-shift-toward-russia