Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was the target of a shocking assassination attempt on Wednesday as he left a government meeting. According to reports, he was shot in the abdomen and was hospitalized in critical condition. A suspect was reportedly apprehended by authorities. The motive for this attack remains unknown for the moment, plunging the country into deep consternation.
Reactions to this tragedy have poured in from across Europe. European Union leaders unanimously condemned the attack, calling these acts of violence incompatible with fundamental democratic values. Political figures from different backgrounds, including Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and beyond, have expressed their support for Robert Fico and strongly condemned this abominable act.
Prime Minister Fico’s state of health remains worrying, with Slovak authorities indicating that he is between life and death. As investigations into this assassination attempt continue, emotion and solidarity continue to spread across Europe, underscoring unity in the face of such acts of violence and determination to defend democratic principles.
Mackenson PHANOR
