Slovak Opposition Leader Says Fico Viewed as 'Russian Troll' by EU Partners

Juraj Šeliga, leader of the opposition Democrats party, accused Prime Minister Robert Fico of creating unnecessary conflict with the European Union, claiming EU partners view Fico as a "Russian troll." Šeliga, who holds a doctorate in constitutional law, defended his party's proposed referendum questions as constitutional, directly challenging the assessment of a former Constitutional Court president who argued otherwise. The Democrats have submitted their legal arguments to President Peter Pellegrini and requested a meeting to discuss the matter. Šeliga's comments came amid ongoing political tensions within Slovakia's ruling coalition, highlighted by a recent video statement from coalition MP Ján Ferenčák that exposed internal divisions within the government.