Sarcastic Fico resumes government business
In May, several bullets injured the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico mortally. Two months later, the controversial 59-year-old resumed work - and immediately targeted his political enemies, "progressive and liberal media" as well as the opposition.
Just two months after an attack on him, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico resumed work. The politician of the social-democratic party Smer attended a cabinet session in Bratislava. He gradually returned to his work tempo, according to a statement. He hoped that he could soon fully exercise his function again.
Already on Monday, Fico had visited an agricultural farm and inspected the harvest. Upon arrival, he leaned on a crutch with one hand. On his Facebook page, Fico also published a sarcastic statement, which mainly addressed the "progressive and liberal media" as well as the opposition: "Sorry that I survived, but I'm back."
According to the TASR agency, Fico also phoned the Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Schmyhal. He offered to accept and treat children cancer patients from Ukraine in Slovakia. Russia had bombed the largest Ukrainian children's hospital in Kiev on Monday. Another topic was the holding of a joint government meeting of the two neighboring countries, which was scheduled to take place at the beginning of autumn.
Assailant in pre-trial detention
The highly controversial Fico was shot at on May 15 in the small town of Handlova after a cabinet session while greeting waiting supporters. The immediate suspect in the attack was arrested. The 71-year-old justified his act with hate towards Fico and his left-nationalist coalition.
Recently, the government's controversial decisions included the dissolution of the publicly-owned Radio and Television Broadcaster RTVS and its re-foundation as STVR. Fico's plans to revise the Criminal Code also raised concerns, as he was pursuing an authoritarian course.
Despite the recent assassination attempt, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico continues to engage in politics, openly criticizing his political opponents and the "progressive and liberal media." (Politics, Slovakia, Assassinations)
The arrest of the immediate suspect in the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Fico underscores the divisive nature of Slovakian politics and the ongoing tension between Fico and his critics. (Politics, Slovakia, Assassinations)
