“According to Dennik N, Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in Handlová, he is now being taken to hospital. The shots were fired in front of a building where the government was having its session. The alleged assailant was pacified and detained by the police” (…) “Statement of the Government office: PM Robert Fico is currently being transported by helicopter to Banská Bystrica in a life-threatening condition, as it would take too long to get to Bratislava due to the necessity of an acute intervention” (Radio Slovakia International, 15.05.2024).
“Slovakian PM Robert Fico is shot in assassination attempt, his condition described as “life threatening”. PM Robert Fico was shot in the town of Handlova, Slovakia at about 14:30, Wednesday (local time). PM Robert Fico has not only consistently opposed the Russia & Ukraine war, refusing to arm Ukraine with more weapons; however also opposing the WHO and their Global Pandemic Accord. Many suspect these political oppositions have contributed led to his assassination attempt” (The Hellenic View, 15.05.2024).
Yesterday the shocking assassination attempt on the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico happened in Handlova. That was done by a shooter(s) who was on the other side of the political spectrum. Which isn’t how to solve political disputes by trying to kill or assassinate adversaries.
PM Fico clearly has enemies for his stances. Nevertheless, even if you disagree or doesn’t comply with his ideas. That shouldn’t lead to his demise or death. Those ideas should be discussed and be talk. It shouldn’t become lethal and dangerous.
I disagree with PM Fico’s stances on the Russian-Ukrainian war. He seems like a Orban like figure of Slovakia. Another of the Head of State’s in Europe who serves Putin a purpose within the European Union. Therefore, his not a fella I respect or wants to honour.
However, I don’t wish death upon him. Neither do I want him any harm. He deserves to stand for his belief and his causes. Just like I deserve the same. I will disagree with him and think he should use the power, prestige and office for the betterment of Europe. Nevertheless, even if he doesn’t do that…
He shouldn’t get shot and someone trying to assassinate him. That’s not how you discuss political discourse or the way forward. This is how you create a coup d’etat or change leadership in a nation. The Prime Minister shouldn’t fear for his life and be afraid to serve his country. No, but he should be aware that his actions and policies causes an affect.
Hopefully an investigation and a report will show who was behind it and for what reasons. Speculations are going several ways at the moment. Even seen different people supposed to be behind it. Therefore, being calm and awaiting more information before speculating on it. As it could be “fake news” and “propaganda” which is spread quickly after the assassination attempt.
This is a dangerous attempt, and someone was close to succeed in killing a Head of State. The assassin was very close, and we should be worried. This here shows how dire and fickle things are. Even the big men can lose their lives in public. They are suddenly a target and can be touched by the general public. That’s what is happening here. Peace.