Slovakia: PM Robert Fico's NATO Article 5 remarks spark criticism and raise questions about his country's NATO commitment

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he fears war and will do everything he can to keep his country out of one.

Critics say his remarks risk weakening NATO, the alliance that was designed to prevent such a war.

Key facts

  • Critics say his remarks risk weakening NATO, the alliance that was designed to prevent such a war.
  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:32:00 UTC.

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