Slovak ruling coalition goes after opposition post PM Fico attack

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was targeted by a gunman while attending a public event in Handlova, Slovakia. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Fico sustained multiple gunshot wounds, with one in the abdomen. The attack, labeled as an “attack on democracy,” shocked the nation and raised concerns about the security of political figures in the country.

The attacker, a 71-year-old man with a complex profile, had displayed conflicting ideologies, ranging from anti-violence stances to anti-migrant sentiments. The incident prompted a wave of emotions and political reflections, with many questioning the motives behind the attack and the underlying issues within Slovakian society.