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Assassination attempt… Slovak PM “fighting for his life”
May 15, 2024
Europe editor Katya Adler discusses the assassination attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico. They delve into the details of the politically-motivated attack, the alleged assailant being detained, and the implications of the incident. Chris joins to talk about early prisoner releases in England.
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- Slovak PM assassination attempt raises political tensions with EU and Russia.
- Prison overcrowding in England leads to controversial early prisoner releases and safety concerns.
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Attempted Assassination of Slovakia's Prime Minister
The podcast discusses the shocking incident where Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fizzo was shot multiple times in an attempted assassination. The event's impact reverberates beyond Slovakia due to political implications and alliances with countries like Russia and Hungary. The episode delves into Fizzo's controversial political stances shifting between pro-EU and pro-Moscow views, contributing to divisions within Slovakia and raising concerns among European allies.
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