Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Avoiding Slovakia Amid Land Confiscation Dispute with Fico

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been avoiding visits to Slovakia due to an ongoing dispute with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over land confiscation issues. The tension between the two leaders centers on disagreements regarding property seizures that affect Hungarian interests. Despite the diplomatic strain, Fico is scheduled to travel to Budapest at the end of June for discussions. The dispute highlights growing friction between the two neighboring countries, both led by populist governments that typically maintain close ties. The land confiscation issue represents a significant diplomatic challenge that has temporarily disrupted the usually strong relationship between Slovakia's ruling Smer-SD party and Hungary's Fidesz party.