The war waged by Russia is not universally recognised in the EU as an existential challenge to the West. Hence, the EU has not fully mobilised its potential in the defence industry and military preparedness. Given the rise of isolationist voices in the US and the proliferation of disinformation in the EU that amplifies pro-Russian radicals, the challenge to European democratic security is on high alert.
Robert Fico and his cabinet remain in control of the judicial overhaul despite obstruction from the opposition and protests in the streets of Slovak cities and towns.
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