Slovak Opposition Criticizes Prime Minister Fico Over Media War with Brussels and Neglect of Domestic Issues

Slovak opposition parties have criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico for engaging in a media war with Brussels while ignoring pressing domestic problems. The opposition rejected Fico's rhetoric about favoritism toward Ukraine and argued that the real issue lies in dual fuel pricing policies that disadvantage Slovak consumers. Opposition lawmakers called for taxing Slovnaft's profits and providing direct assistance to citizens struggling with high energy costs. The criticism comes as Fico's government, led by the ruling Smer-SD party, has increasingly clashed with European Union institutions over various policy issues while domestic concerns about living costs continue to mount.