Investigators reveal new details in Slovakia PM assassination attempt case

Officials in Slovakia are looking into whether the person who shot the prime minister may not have acted alone. The prime minister, Robert Fico, is still in serious condition but is no longer in immediate danger. The attacker deleted his Facebook history two hours after the attack, but it was not done by him or his wife. The government suspects that the attacker may have had help or discussed the attack with someone else. The shooting was seen as politically motivated by the ruling coalition government, but they initially believed it was the work of a single individual. The head of the main opposition party has also received death threats, showing a tense atmosphere in Slovak society. The government officials believe that the tension in society is not solely due to their policies, but also because of how politicians and the media have portrayed them. Robert Fico, the prime minister, was shot during a public event, marking the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in over 20 years. The suspect is currently in custody and charged with attempted murder. Fico underwent surgery to treat his gunshot wounds and is now in stable condition. The government is investigating the incident to determine if there were any accomplices involved in the attack. Fico's return to power has raised concerns among EU and NATO members about Slovakia's pro-Western stance, especially regarding relations with Russia. His decisions to halt arms deliveries to Ukraine and make changes to the country's press and legal systems have sparked protests and criticism. The prime minister's actions have led to fears of a more autocratic direction for Slovakia, prompting widespread demonstrations against his policies.