٠٠:٠٤:٠٢Footage published 35 days ago, features Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico predicting what turned out to be an assassination attempt against him, stating back then that he would be waiting to see "when this frustration leads to the murder of one of the government's leading politicians." A month later, Fico was hospitalised after being shot multiple times by an assailant in Handlova.
"They obscenely berate government politicians in the streets. And I'm just waiting to see when this frustration, so intensely deepened by the newspaper or breaking news, will lead to the murder of one of the government's leading politicians. And I'm not exaggerating one millimetre." Fico said.
According to reports, Fico made the comments in Michalovce as he was attending joint session of the Slovak and Ukrainian governments on April 11. The prime minister denounced the media for allegedly contributing to a climate which urged the 'progressive voter' to engage in 'vulgar and aggressive' behaviour.
On Wednesday evening, Fico was airlifted to hospital after being shot multiple times following a government meeting in Handlova. The alleged assailant was named in local media as 71-year-old Slovakian Juraj Cintula.
Initially he was reported to be in a 'life-threatening condition', while on Thursday morning, government officials and the hospital in Banska Bystrica reported that he had 'stabilised' but the situation remained 'serious'.
On Wednesday, Slovak Minister of Interior Matej Sutaj Estok warned that the country was teetering on the brink of civil unrest and urged an immediate halt to 'hateful comments' on social media networks, citing early indications of a 'clear political motivation' behind the recent events.
The Fico government has proposed new laws concerning public broadcasting, NGOs, and corruption, sparking protests. Fico himself argued that the broadcasting reforms were necessary to safeguard 'the public's access to unbiased information'.
Fico, aged 59, was elected in September 2023 for his fourth term as PM. He campaigned on a platform advocating an end to military aid for Ukraine, which put him at odds with Western leaders. He has opposed EU sanctions on Russia and the provision of arms to Kiev, advocating instead for the US and other parties to use their influence to negotiate a peace agreement.
'This frustration will lead to murder'- Fico predicts his own assassination *ARCHIVE*
Footage published 35 days ago, features Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico predicting what turned out to be an assassination attempt against him, stating back then that he would be waiting to see "when this frustration leads to the murder of one of the government's leading politicians." A month later, Fico was hospitalised after being shot multiple times by an assailant in Handlova.
"They obscenely berate government politicians in the streets. And I'm just waiting to see when this frustration, so intensely deepened by the newspaper or breaking news, will lead to the murder of one of the government's leading politicians. And I'm not exaggerating one millimetre." Fico said.
According to reports, Fico made the comments in Michalovce as he was attending joint session of the Slovak and Ukrainian governments on April 11. The prime minister denounced the media for allegedly contributing to a climate which urged the 'progressive voter' to engage in 'vulgar and aggressive' behaviour.
On Wednesday evening, Fico was airlifted to hospital after being shot multiple times following a government meeting in Handlova. The alleged assailant was named in local media as 71-year-old Slovakian Juraj Cintula.
Initially he was reported to be in a 'life-threatening condition', while on Thursday morning, government officials and the hospital in Banska Bystrica reported that he had 'stabilised' but the situation remained 'serious'.
On Wednesday, Slovak Minister of Interior Matej Sutaj Estok warned that the country was teetering on the brink of civil unrest and urged an immediate halt to 'hateful comments' on social media networks, citing early indications of a 'clear political motivation' behind the recent events.
The Fico government has proposed new laws concerning public broadcasting, NGOs, and corruption, sparking protests. Fico himself argued that the broadcasting reforms were necessary to safeguard 'the public's access to unbiased information'.
Fico, aged 59, was elected in September 2023 for his fourth term as PM. He campaigned on a platform advocating an end to military aid for Ukraine, which put him at odds with Western leaders. He has opposed EU sanctions on Russia and the provision of arms to Kiev, advocating instead for the US and other parties to use their influence to negotiate a peace agreement.
Footage published 35 days ago, features Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico predicting what turned out to be an assassination attempt against him, stating back then that he would be waiting to see "when this frustration leads to the murder of one of the government's leading politicians." A month later, Fico was hospitalised after being shot multiple times by an assailant in Handlova.
"They obscenely berate government politicians in the streets. And I'm just waiting to see when this frustration, so intensely deepened by the newspaper or breaking news, will lead to the murder of one of the government's leading politicians. And I'm not exaggerating one millimetre." Fico said.
According to reports, Fico made the comments in Michalovce as he was attending joint session of the Slovak and Ukrainian governments on April 11. The prime minister denounced the media for allegedly contributing to a climate which urged the 'progressive voter' to engage in 'vulgar and aggressive' behaviour.
On Wednesday evening, Fico was airlifted to hospital after being shot multiple times following a government meeting in Handlova. The alleged assailant was named in local media as 71-year-old Slovakian Juraj Cintula.
Initially he was reported to be in a 'life-threatening condition', while on Thursday morning, government officials and the hospital in Banska Bystrica reported that he had 'stabilised' but the situation remained 'serious'.
On Wednesday, Slovak Minister of Interior Matej Sutaj Estok warned that the country was teetering on the brink of civil unrest and urged an immediate halt to 'hateful comments' on social media networks, citing early indications of a 'clear political motivation' behind the recent events.
The Fico government has proposed new laws concerning public broadcasting, NGOs, and corruption, sparking protests. Fico himself argued that the broadcasting reforms were necessary to safeguard 'the public's access to unbiased information'.
Fico, aged 59, was elected in September 2023 for his fourth term as PM. He campaigned on a platform advocating an end to military aid for Ukraine, which put him at odds with Western leaders. He has opposed EU sanctions on Russia and the provision of arms to Kiev, advocating instead for the US and other parties to use their influence to negotiate a peace agreement.