Fico Continues Defending Police Chief Gašpar Despite Coalition Concerns Over Scandals
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico maintains his support for Police President Tibor Gašpar despite growing unease within his own coalition over ongoing scandals surrounding the police chief. Members of Fico's governing alliance have expressed concerns about the various controversies involving Gašpar, yet the prime minister continues to publicly defend him. Fico leads Smer-SD, Slovakia's ruling social-democratic party, which has faced mounting pressure over law enforcement leadership amid multiple high-profile cases. The situation highlights internal tensions within the governing coalition as political allies question Fico's unwavering loyalty to the embattled police president.