Slovak PM remains in critical condition after attack

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico He is in serious condition following being shot several times on Wednesday.according to the politician’s social networks.

“He has been shot multiple times and his life is currently in danger.“Fico’s Facebook account says that he is being transferred by helicopter to the town of Banská Bystrica, some 65 kilometres from Handlová, where the attack took place,” reported the EFE agency.

The politician He has wounds on his abdomen, legs and arms.according to the newspaper Denník N.

Von der Leyen condemns the “vile attack”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the “vile attack” on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Such acts of violence have no place in our society and undermine democracy, our most precious common good.

My thoughts are with PM Fico and his family.

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 15, 2024

“I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico. These acts of violence have no place in our society and undermine democracy, our most precious common good. My thoughts are with Prime Minister Fico and his family.“, Von der Leyen posted on social media X.

With information from EFE