Slovak PM Fico to Meet Students in Košice Ahead of Government Session

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is set to hold another meeting with students before a scheduled government session in Košice. The city's mayor reportedly encouraged students to ask assertive questions during the encounter — but not impertinent ones. Fico, who leads Smer-SD, the dominant party in Slovakia's ruling coalition and known for its nationalist, pro-sovereignty stance, has previously held similar student discussions as part of efforts to engage younger audiences. The distinction drawn by the mayor between "assertive" and "disrespectful" questioning drew attention, suggesting some sensitivity around the nature of student engagement with the prime minister.