The horrific scenes in Slovakia following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico are a reminder of the dangers facing those who seek public office.
The horrific scenes in Slovakia following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico are a stark and brutal reminder of the dangers facing those who seek public office. Fico, a pro-Russia left-wing populist, was recovering Thursday after being shot multiple times in the stomach.
The swing towards populism is expected to play out in the European Parliamentary elections next month. Current polls suggest there will be enough far-right Members of the European Parliament that they will be able to block legislation. Political division, emotive overseas conflicts, high levels of migration and struggling economies all add to a pressure cooker that makes it dangerous to be a politician these days. Politicians are especially vulnerable to violent attacks for a few reasons.
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