Slovakia’s Parliament approved a package of legislation Thursday meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The measures, which were approved by the coalition government on June 12, are set to take effect July 15 after expected approval by President Peter Pellegrini, Fico’s close ally.
The Interior Ministry would identify and prepare long-term residences for the prime minister, president and parliamentary speaker, who will be obliged to use them. Protection also would be provided for the leaders of all political parties represented in Parliament, the prosecutor general and the chief judge at the Constitutional Court. Prime ministers and parliamentary speakers who served at least two terms would receive a regular payment after their terms expire.