Slovak Prime Minister Fico Accused of Promoting Discriminatory Policies
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been criticized for adopting what critics describe as discriminatory policy solutions. The criticism comes as Fico leads his fourth government since returning to power, with opponents characterizing his current administration's approach as extreme. Fico heads Smer-SD, the ruling social-democratic party that has dominated Slovak politics for much of the past two decades. His current government, known as Fico IV, represents his return to power after previously serving as prime minister from 2006-2010 and 2012-2018, with his tenure interrupted by the 2018 assassination of journalist Ján Kuciak and subsequent mass protests that forced his resignation.