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Members of the ruling coalition say the attempt to kill the prime minister was an act of political war. Tom Watling looks at the political tension behind this week’s dramatic shooting

The assassination attempt against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been widely condemned by world leaders as an attack on democracy.

Prime Minister Tusk reveals threats post Slovakian PM assassination attempt, raising security concerns in the region.

Assassination attempt on Slovak PM Fico underscores Europe's political tensions and safety concerns before EU elections.

Explore a list of notable political assassinations and attempts on world leaders during the 21st century, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures.

A black swan moment. The assassination attempt of populist Slovak leader Robert Fico has shocked both Slovaks and Europeans. But in hindsight it is easy to point to security lapses and a climate of verbal violence in a country that finds itself increasingly polarised. Our guests take a look.

Editorial: The assassination attempt has shocked the country, but reflects deep divisions there and across Europe

The assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico on May 15 has sent a shockwave through Europe. Unfortunately political assassinations are not unheard of in this part of the world – indeed, Slovakia itself continues to reverberate from the 2018 assassination of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, an act which…

Officials warned Robert Fico was not ‘out of the woods’ yet with doctors racing to stabilise his condition