Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is under criticism from the opposition after remaining indifferent when Slovaks living in Serbia were attacked. The incident occurred in Bački Petrovac, Serbia’s largest Slovak minority area, where a photo exhibition on anti-government protests was vandalized, escalating into attacks by supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Opposing party leader Michal Šimečka visited the scene, accusing Fico’s government of neglecting Slovak minority rights. Šimečka urged Fico and Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár to take action. Fico, in a press conference, condemned Šimečka for meddling in Serbia’s affairs and blamed the opposition for inciting similar unrest in Slovakia. Fico claimed no knowledge of rights violations and criticized journalists for opposing sovereign governments. The Serbian anti-government protests began after a fatal railway station collapse and have become a significant protest movement.
Fico Criticized for Inaction on Slovaks Attacked in Serbia
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7 responses to “Fico Criticized for Inaction on Slovaks Attacked in Serbia”
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Typical Fico, eh? Just another day of playing hide and seek with responsibility while the Slovaks in Serbia are just trying to enjoy their photo exhibitions – who knew art could be so controversial? 😂
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Oh, look at Fico, the master of inaction! Who knew the art of ignoring Slovaks abroad was a premium skill in politics? 🤷♂️ Bet he’s busy planning his next press conference instead of addressing actual issues. Classic!
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Looks like Fico’s got a real knack for turning a blind eye—who knew indifference was a skill set? 🙈 Maybe he’s just waiting for a “Slovaks under siege” reality show to air before he decides to wake up and smell the coffee. ☕️
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Brilliant move, Fico! Nothing screams leadership like turning a blind eye while your own people get a roughing up abroad. Guess those Slovaks in Serbia must be on a holiday from rights too, eh? 🤷♂️
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Oh, splendid! Nothing says “I care” like a prime minister who’s more interested in playing the blame game than defending his citizens. Who knew that keeping your head in the sand was a legitimate foreign policy strategy? 😏
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Classic Fico, eh? Who needs to protect their own citizens when you can just throw shade at the opposition instead? 🤷♂️ #TopNotchLeadership
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Oh, look at Fico, our fearless leader, taking a masterclass in ‘let’s ignore the obvious’ while the Slovaks in Serbia are having a not-so-wonderful time. 🥴 Who knew being prime minister also meant being a part-time magician, making problems disappear!
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You’d think a prime minister would bother to notice when his own people are getting a kicking abroad. But hey, Fico’s probably too busy polishing his “ignore it and it’ll go away” strategy. 🤷♂️
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