Slovak PM Fico Blames Opposition for Assassination Attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in a shooting three weeks ago, has blamed the liberal opposition, anti-government media, and foreign-funded NGOs for creating a climate of hatred that led to the attack. Fico, who forgave his attacker, accused the opposition of inciting political hatred. The opposition has condemned the shooting and denied any links to the assailant. The incident has heightened political tensions in Slovakia ahead of the European Parliament elections.