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Slovak opposition parties to call no-confidence vote against PM Fico's government

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Posted on January 14, 2025

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(Reuters) - Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, a party chief said on Tuesday. The motion comes after Fico travelled to Moscow

Slovak Opposition Seeks No-Confidence Vote Against Fico

(Reuters) - Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, a party chief said on Tuesday.

The motion comes after Fico travelled to Moscow last month to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Robert Fico has left Slovakia. Instead of being in his home country and working on solving problems, he is flying around the world and bows to dictators," Michal Simecka, the head of the biggest opposition party Progressive Slovakia, told a televised news conference.

(Reporting by Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet)

Key Takeaways

  • Slovak opposition plans no-confidence vote against PM Fico.
  • The motion follows Fico's visit to Moscow to meet Putin.
  • Opposition criticizes Fico for neglecting domestic issues.
  • Michal Simecka leads the call for the vote.
  • Political tensions rise in Slovakia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the Slovak opposition's call for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government.
Why is the no-confidence vote being called?
The vote is being called after Fico's visit to Moscow to meet Putin, which the opposition sees as neglecting domestic issues.
Who is leading the no-confidence vote?
Michal Simecka, head of the opposition party Progressive Slovakia, is leading the call for the vote.

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