Slovak Prime Minister Fico Calls for Ban on Public Opinion Polls After Sunday TV Debates

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called for the abolition of public opinion polls, expressing frustration with their impact following Sunday television political debates. Fico, who leads the ruling Smer-SD social-democratic party, made the statement in a video message where he also renewed criticism of the opposition and the European Union in Brussels. The comments reflect growing tensions between Fico's government and both domestic opposition parties and EU institutions, as Slovakia's populist leader continues to clash with critics of his administration's policies.