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Progressive Slovakia and Renew Europe condemn in the strongest possible terms the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Theodoros Benakis -
The assassination attempt against the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, caused outrage among all political parties across Europe.  In a statement issued today, the Renew...

Slovakia to move ahead with criminal law reforms debate despite protests

RULE OF LAW Theodoros Benakis -
Defying opposition objections and mass protests, Slovakia's parliamentary lawmakers have voted to move up a controversial debate on proposals that would scrap an anti-corruption...

Slovakia’s general election may see U-turn on Ukraine

EU MEMBER STATES Theodoros Benakis -
Slovakia is getting closer to a new general election and may give back power to three-time prime minister Robert Fico and his SMER-SSD party....

MEPs approve new rules to protect essential infrastructure

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Theodoros Benakis -
The European Parliament has given its final approval to rules on improving the protection of the EU’s essential infrastructure. With 595 votes in favour, 17...

Parliament demands a legally binding, effective mechanism to protect EU values

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 521 votes to 152 and 21 abstentions, the European Parliament puts forward its proposal for an EU...

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Bulgaria’s elections present genuine choices amidst high polarisation and negative rhetoric, according to international observers

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Bulgaria's early parliamentary elections on April 19 saw increased...

Under Orbán, Hungary funded US conservative activities. Rep. Mike Levin urges investigation

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The recent electoral defeat of Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister,...

Pro-Kremlin Slovak Prime Minister asked Poland’s permission to fly to Moscow

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Poland has received a formal request from Slovakia seeking...

Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That’s far fewer than in 2016

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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) —...

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