Slovak Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt
Robert Fico, a Figure in Slovakian Politics, Targeted in Handlova
Alleged Lone Wolf Faces Attempted Murder Charges
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is recovering after surviving an assassination attempt on September 15, 2023. The attack, which occurred in the town of Handlova, left Fico with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to Slovakian police, a man described as a politically motivated lone wolf has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, is currently in custody and undergoing questioning.
Fico, 59, has been a fixture in Slovakian politics for over a decade. He has served as prime minister since 2006, and is known for his populist and Eurosceptic views. The attempted assassination has sent shockwaves through Slovakia and the European Union, where Fico has been a controversial figure.
Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova condemned the attack, calling it "an attack on democracy itself." European Union leaders also expressed their support for Fico and the Slovakian people.
The investigation into the assassination attempt is ongoing, and police are seeking any witnesses or information that could help them identify the suspect's motive and any potential accomplices. Fico is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
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