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EU plots new ways to cut Russia’s cash as sanctions stall
Germany backs down in gas levy fight
The climbdown comes after the EU threatened legal action and capitals warned the fees were making it harder to quit Russian energy.
Slovak government targets media again after Fico shooting
Ruling coalition wants to restrict access to information and to require media to correct articles on demand, saying “the era of insolence is over.”
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Belgian PM files complaint against radio host who told listeners to shoot him
The presenter was immediately suspended, according to Waregem1 radio station.
Slovakia tries to rebottle genie of hate after Fico shooting
Ruling coalition politicians pour out anger on social media despite calls for calm and reconciliation.
Slovak police charge 71-year-old poet over Fico assassination attempt
The suspect could face life in prison.
Slovak PM Robert Fico in ‘stable, but very serious’ condition after attempted assassination
He was in surgery for 5 hours after sustaining “multiple gunshot wounds,” hospital director said on Thursday morning.
Robert Fico shooting was ‘politically motivated,’ Slovak officials say
Prime minister was “fighting for his life” and had spent more than 3 hours in surgery, government said.
Slovak PM Robert Fico ‘will survive,’ deputy says
Fico was fighting for his life and was flown to hospital by helicopter after assassination attempt.
Slovakia chided for ‘chilling effect’ of changes to NGO, public media laws
Michael O’Flaherty, Council of Europe commissioner for human rights, wants Slovak parliament leadership to pump brakes on changes that could be ‘incompatible’ with EU standards.
Slovakia’s Fico plots to dismantle the free press
Journalists warn new populist prime minister is trying to sideline those in the media he disagrees with.
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EU shouldn’t leave newer members behind, Dombrovskis says on enlargement anniversary
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Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall
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Slovakia moves to scrap public broadcaster amid fears of press crackdown
Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the outlet for “not being objective enough.”
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine
“We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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The European Commission president is still the front-runner — but is increasingly coming under fire.