During Monday he was Fico transferred from FD Roosevelt University Hospital in Banská Bystrica to St. Michael’s Hospital in Bratislava. After several hours in the hands of doctors, he was subsequently released to home care.
With the European Parliament elections approaching, there is lively speculation that the injured prime minister could soon address the citizens, either through social networks or television screens. But if he intends to do so, he will have to hurry. The moratorium before the aforementioned European elections will begin on Thursday, the website tvnoviny.sk pointed out.
Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kaliňák expressed the hope that Fico will soon appear at one of the press conferences. According to him, the prime minister is currently undergoing rehabilitation. Fico’s digestive system and musculoskeletal system are said to have been damaged after the assassination.
If Fico does make a public appearance before the election, he is expected to support his Smer party. According to data from the SME portal, the Office for the Protection of Constitutional Officials has tightened supervision over the injured prime minister and his residence. “The extent, forms and methods of this protection are classified, so we cannot comment on the details.” said Matej Neuman, the spokesperson of the office.
