Thousands of Slovaks protested on Wednesday in the latest of a string of rallies against plans by Prime Minister Robert Fico s government to lower punishments for corruption and scrap a. -February 07, 2024 at 12:09 pm EST
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Thousands of Slovaks protested on Wednesday in the latest of a string of rallies against plans by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government to lower punishments for corruption and scrap a prosecution office that probes high-profile crimes. Crowds filled a square outside the parliament building in Bratislava as deputies neared a vote - expected on Thursday - on the legislation that the opposition says will grant indemnity to corrupt politicians and businessmen with links to the ruling parties. "This sausage is mouldy," opposition Christian Democrats leader Milan Majersky told the crowd of the reform.
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Tens of thousands of people attended rallies across Slovakia on Thursday against plans by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government to scrap the office that probes high-profile financial crimes, including cases close to the premier. Chanting "Enough of Fico" and holding signs saying "Hands Off Our Democracy," protesters filled Bratislava's main square. Similar demonstrations took place across the country and were some of the biggest seen since near-weekly rallies began in early December against the government reforms, which include shutting the Special Prosecution Office.
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people attended rallies across Slovakia on Thursday against plans by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government to scrap the office that probes high-profile financial crimes, including cases close to the premier.