Protests in Slovakia Oppose Austerity

Thousands of protesters gathered in 19 Slovak cities on Tuesday against Fico's policies.
Government approved austerity measures to cut the European Union's highest budget deficit.
Opposition parties led by Michal Šimečka organized rallies increasing from 16 cities.
Protests will peak on November 17 in Bratislava.
Fico's Smer party won 2023 election on a pro-Russia platform, meeting Putin and visiting China.
Protests unite groups against austerity, reflecting divisions over Fico's policies.

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