Defence Minister Links Media to Assassination Attempt on PM Róbert Fico

In yesterday’s address, Defence Minister and de facto acting Prime Minister, Róbert Kaliňák, has accused journalists of bias and sensationalism, linking these practices to political unrest and the assassination attempt of Robert Fico. While calling for balanced reporting, Kaliňák’s remarks also suggest implications for press freedom, urging media outlets to self-regulate or face possible government intervention.