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Following the attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life in May, his administration quickly capitalised on public shock and sympathy to fast-track a series of controversial…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289184
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Eleven members are expected to be found in breach of the EU’s rules governing fiscal deficits and public debt, including three or four of the Visegrad Four (V4) states. These…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287765
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The Hungarian presidency will begin amid rising support for nationalist forces in the bloc. The power of the EU Council presidency is limited to setting the bloc’s order of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287875
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The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285521
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Orban made the announcement during his annual State of the Nation address. For 18 months, Budapest has delayed ratifying Sweden’s NATO membership, over Stockholm's criticism of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285311
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SLOVAKIA: EU may be last hope to alter judicial reform
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284836
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Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283004
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SLOVAKIA: Legal reform plans risk losing EU funds
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283844
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The vote marked a defeat for the left-nationalist opposition parties, which wanted an earlier date in order to oust the government by mid-year. Although the fractious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275808
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SLOVAKIA: Latest scandal could be chance for new party