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Slovak Prime Minister Fico's Return Strains Czech Relations

11/4/2025

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Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister, returned to power in late 2023, and his cabinet opposed Ukrainian military aid, worsening relations between Czechia and Slovakia.
Petr Fiala, the Czech prime minister, suspended joint consultations, signaling a strained relationship.
Andrej Babiš, the Czech populist politician who won parliamentary election, formed a coalition with right-wing parties.
The coalition pledges to oppose EU migration and climate policies, end Ukraine aid, and question NATO membership.

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Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister, returned to power in late 2023, and his cabinet opposed Ukrainian military aid, worsening relations between Czechia and Slovakia.
Petr Fiala, the Czech prime minister, suspended joint consultations, signaling a strained relationship.
Andrej Babiš, the Czech populist politician who won parliamentary election, formed a coalition with right-wing parties.
The coalition pledges to oppose EU migration and climate policies, end Ukraine aid, and question NATO membership.