Opposition Rallies Spark Tensions in Slovakia as PM Fico Alleges Coup Threat**

Wed May 14 2025 04:22:11 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Opposition Rallies Spark Tensions in Slovakia as PM Fico Alleges Coup Threat**

Tens of thousands protest against Robert Fico's government amidst claims of foreign provocateurs attempting to destabilize Slovakia.**


Protests across Slovakia against Prime Minister Robert Fico's administration have drawn vast crowds and raised tensions, with Fico alleging that the liberal opposition and foreign agents are plotting a coup.**

In a remarkable display of dissent, tens of thousands of Slovak citizens have taken to the streets in protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, challenging his alarming assertions that foreign provocateurs linked to the liberal opposition are instigating a coup. Demonstrations unfolded in approximately 25 towns and cities, significantly outpacing previous gatherings, with estimates indicating around 100,000 participants nationwide, including an estimated 40,000 in the capital, Bratislava.

The protests stem from widespread dissatisfaction towards Fico's administration, which critics accuse of eroding the foundational values of the country’s institutions, undermining its cultural identity, and adjusting its stance within European Union and NATO frameworks. Protesters voiced particular concerns over Fico's increasingly controversial alliances with Moscow and his expressed indifference to the plight of Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.

Fico has countered the allegations by asserting that he is committed to a "sovereign" foreign policy that seeks engagement with multiple global powers, including a firm stance on national interests. He has firmly dismissed claims that he intends to withdraw Slovakia from EU or NATO commitments, emphasizing that such membership remains intact.

Amid the rising tensions, the Prime Minister's rhetoric intensified, warning of a so-called "coup" orchestrated by the opposition. In a recent press conference, he declared that several foreign "instructors" purportedly associated with the opposition had been identified and would soon face deportation. Fico's government has alleged that intelligence reports confirm the presence of foreign provocateurs involved in organizing protests similar to those witnessed in Ukraine and Georgia in the past.

Furthermore, Fico alluded to a recent cyberattack that targeted the country's health insurance system, framing it as an attack on government integrity by opposition factions and external agents. This claim was later disputed as the incident was identified by local news sources as a minor phishing attempt. The Slovak intelligence agency's involvement has drawn skepticism from opposition members due to its connections with Fico's political party.

Overall, the situation in Slovakia illustrates a stark divide in political sentiment, with ongoing protests highlighting the public's discontent toward Fico's governance while the Prime Minister defends his actions against allegations of subversion by rival factions. The unfolding events continue to shape the political landscape in Slovakia as both sides brace for further confrontations.

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