Thousands of protest in Slovakia against the law around the NGOs: ‘Fico is like Putin’
Thousands of people protested on Thursday in Slovakia against the proposed law, according to which non -governmental organizations should publish their sources of funding and a higher donor.
The biggest protest took place in Bratislava, where protesters walked the center of the capital to the Parliament building, while the legislators discussed the law.
The government claims that the purpose of the law is to increase transparency in lobbying, but critics call it a tool to press opposition groups.
The Civic Initiative of Peace for Ukraine, which organized the biggest rally in Bratislava, said that Slovakia moved away from civilized Europe since Prime Minister Robert Fico has decided to rule like Russian President Vladimir Putin, « without criticism and without control. »
Protests are part of a wider movement against Fice, which critics accuse of having a crickey attitudes, and as an example, they cite his opposition to the sending of weapons to Ukraine.
The government in Bratislava helps neighboring Ukraine, but not by weapons. She donates to her for demining and generators. It also helps supply electricity.
After similar rallies in recent weeks, Fico has already accused the organizers of spreading « lies » and manipulating people with claims that the Government is considering coming out of EU and NATO.
The Prime Minister accuses his opponents of wanting to overthrow the power, which has been legitimately chosen in a democratic election.
