Slovakian Prime Minister Resigns Amidst Political Crisis
Caretaker Appointed, Deepening Uncertainties
Fico's Resignation Follows Shooting Incident
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) - Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has resigned, plunging the country into deeper political turmoil just months before an election. Fico's resignation comes on the heels of a shooting incident that left him in life-threatening condition last month.
President Andrej Kiska has appointed respected economist Ludovit Odor as interim prime minister. Odor will lead the country until snap elections can be held in September.
Slovakia has been gripped by political instability since Fico's party lost its majority in parliament in March. The country has been unable to form a new government, and the opposition has called for Fico to step down.
Fico's resignation is a major setback for his party, which is facing a number of challenges, including allegations of corruption. The shooting incident has also cast a shadow over the political landscape in Slovakia, raising questions about the safety of public officials.
The appointment of Odor as interim prime minister is seen as an attempt to restore stability to the country. Odor is a respected technocrat who is expected to be a stabilizing force.
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