# Slovakia: Fico's NATO Article 5 remarks draw criticism

https://mins.news/en/item/70683

- DW, 2026-09-23 13:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/slovakia-pm-robert-fico-s-nato-article-5-remarks-spark-criticism-and-raise-questions-about-his-country-s-nato-commitment/a-79387050?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he fears a wider war and will do everything possible to keep Slovakia out of any military conflict. His comments about NATO's Article 5 drew criticism from the opposition and Czech President Petr Pavel, who said they risk undermining alliance solidarity. Analysts see an effort to win support from the far-right Republika party ahead of next year's election.

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