Robert Fico
Slovak politician and Prime Minister
Born
September 15th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovakia
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An academic and politician, served as Prime Minister of Slovakia in the periods from 2006 to 2010 and 2012 to 2018. Fico founded the political party Direction – Social Democracy (Smer-SD) in 1999, which became the dominant force in Slovak politics. The tenure as Prime Minister focused on social policies, economic growth, and strengthening Slovakia's position within the European Union. Engagement in international relations included collaboration in various EU initiatives and addressing regional issues. His leadership marked significant moments in Slovak political history, particularly during times of economic transition and European integration.
Served as Prime Minister of Slovakia twice
Founded the Smer-SD political party
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