Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Indicates Rising Political Tensions Across Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – The recent assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shockwaves across Europe, marking the first serious attack on a European head of state since 2003. Reflecting a growing trend of political polarization on the continent, the incident has raised concerns among leaders about the escalating political violence in the region. Following a government meeting in Handlová, Fico was greeting local supporters when a 71-year-old man, identified as Juraj Cintula, …