Robert Fico
Hungarian minorities in Slovakia: small arrangements between enemies
One week after a law proposing Hungarian nationality to ethnic Hungarians abroad, prime minister Viktor Orbán announced a new era of 'national unity' during his prime ministerial inauguration on 29 May. Hungary is choosing the route of hostile nationalism, much to the delight of Slovak populists
robert fico, fidesz, right wing extremism, identity, populism, european union, ethnic minorities
Why Hungary and Slovakia are at odds
On 25 May the Slovakian parliament warned Hungary not to offer citizenship to ethnic Hungarians living in neighbouring countries. The Austrian, Hungarian and Slovakian press accuse the two of using the issue to ignore domestic problems
robert fico, freedom of movement, euweek, identity, eu passport, ethnic minorities, viktor orbán
The merry-go-round of Slovakia's presidential candidates
On 21 March, the Slovakians went to the ballot boxes to elect their president. For once, the election was polarised, dubbed ‘agreeable’ by the national press. Ivan Gašparovič, 67, put his seat on the line
robert fico, bratislava, eudebate2009, ivan gasparovic, iveta radicova, elections, slovakia
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