Slovak Opposition Holds Major Bratislava Protest Against Prime Minister Fico
Slovakia's opposition parties are holding a large demonstration in Bratislava on Saturday against the policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. They want to show they can cooperate ahead of next year's parliamentary elections, though preparations for the rally cast doubt on that unity.
Slovakia's opposition parties are staging a large demonstration in the capital, Bratislava, on Saturday, 17 October. The protest is aimed at the policies pursued by Prime Minister Robert Fico.
The rally has a second purpose. The opposition wants to demonstrate that it is capable of working together. That matters because parliamentary elections are expected in Slovakia next year, and a united opposition could shape how the vote unfolds.
However, the preparations for the protest have themselves raised doubts about such unity. The source does not specify what disagreements have emerged among the opposition parties, so further details on this are not available.
