Slovak PM Fico Accuses Opposition of Waging 'Hidden Civil War' Against Government

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused the opposition of conducting a "hidden civil war" against his government and failing to provide support during difficult times. The criticism appears to be directed at opposition parties, including Progressive Slovakia led by Michal Šimečka, as Fico faces mounting political pressure. The commentary notes the irony in Fico's complaints, pointing out that he himself provided little constructive opposition support during the COVID-19 crisis when his Smer-SD party was out of power. Fico, who leads a coalition government that returned to power in 2023, has increasingly relied on constitutional arguments to defend his administration's positions amid various domestic and international challenges.