Protesters in Slovakia have formed a human chain around the country’s public television and radio building in anger over a takeover plan by the government whose populist, pro-Russia prime minister recently labeled several private media outlets his enemies.
People take part in a protest organised by the Slovakian opposition parties in Bratislava, Wednesday, March. 27, 2024. People in Bratislava have formed a human chain around the building of Slovakias public radio and television to protest a plan by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to take over the broadcasters.
Wednesday’s was the latest protest against the policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his tirades against journalists. His critics worry Slovakia under him will abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary underŠimkovičová has said taking over public media is needed because she believes the current broadcaster is biased, giving space only to mainstream views and censoring the rest. The broadcaster has denied that.
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