Slovak opposition slams Fico over unemployment as Hungary elects new president Baka
Slovak political parties and government officials held a series of press conferences in Bratislava on Aug. 11, 2026, addressing economic, agricultural, and political issues. The opposition party Demokrati criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico’s approach to unemployment, with Deputy Chairman Eduard Heger and Bratislava regional leader Dominik Sumbal leading the briefing. Meanwhile, the Sloboda a Solidarita party raised concerns over a planned €1 billion government project for a winter port, with Deputy Chairman Marián Viskupič and transport expert Peter Báthory among the speakers.
Agriculture Minister Richard Takáč announced a package of measures to mitigate drought impacts on the agricultural sector, joined by Dušan Gábor of the Rural Development Section, Marek Čepko of the Agricultural Payment Agency, and Emil Macho of the Slovak Agricultural and Food Chamber. The Progresívne Slovensko movement demanded answers over a Russian surveillance system reportedly dismantled after their exposure, with reform leaders Peter Bátor and Jaroslav Spišiak addressing the media.
In Hungary, the National Assembly elected András Baka as the new president on Aug. 11, following a week-long parliamentary recess marked by debates over budget deficits and infrastructure leadership. The HVG weekly reported on public expectations surrounding Baka’s presidency, while the 444 news outlet detailed political tensions, including a budget shortfall of nearly 1 trillion forints left by the previous government and allegations of irregularities in the Gondosóra case.
Elsewhere in Europe, Euronews provided a morning bulletin summarizing key developments across the continent, including business, politics, and culture . In Germany, Health Minister Linnemann faced a test with a proposed nursing care reform, while the Handelsblatt reported on Fire-Point’s ambition to rival SpaceX in developing a European missile defense system, with CEO Iryna Terekh outlining plans to challenge Elon Musk’s firm .
The Irish Times highlighted a childcare crisis in Tramore, where parents like Rachana Nagaraja, an employee of Uisce Éireann, reported waiting lists extending to 2027 for crèche spots, forcing some to extend unpaid leave or rely on family support. In Austria, Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler positioned her party as an alternative to the ruling coalition and the FPÖ during an ORF summer interview .
Meta announced a strategic pivot in its AI division, with Mark Zuckerberg promoting new open models to reboot the company’s struggling AI efforts . Myspace also revealed plans to relaunch with a chronological feed, aligning with upcoming EU regulations requiring algorithm-free defaults .
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