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1 – 10 of 19Following 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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SLOVAKIA: Fico shooting creates instability
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES287083
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The shooting came after months of heightened tensions over his controversial plans to weaken anti-corruption regimes, dilute the state broadcaster's independence and curb foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287207
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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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SLOVAKIA: Latest scandal could be chance for new party
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281347
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Tomas Drucker resigned as interior minister on April 16, under pressure to dismiss a police chief targeted by protesters dissatisfied with the investigation into the murder of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233336
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SLOVAKIA: Vote signals change now and maybe in 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES242605
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SLOVAKIA: President-elect brings hope of new politics
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES242933
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The president’s statement reflects a widespread crisis of trust in the government a week after investigative journalist Jan Kuciak was found shot dead with his fiancee Martina…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230186
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SLOVAKIA: Retrial for businessman in Kuciak case