Is Slovakia Becoming the Next Hungary?

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Ever since Robert Fico's re-election last October, Slovakia hasn't been all that popular with the European Union. In this video, we're taking a look at how Fico returned to power, why the EU doesn't like his politics, and whether Slovakia is becoming another headache for the EU.

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13 - www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovak-oppo…
14 - www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-mulls-fr…
15 - www.politico.eu/article/eu-slovakia-criminal-code-…
16 - www.politico.eu/article/commission-unblocks-e10-2-…
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00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Context
01:49 - Return to Power
04:04 - Reforms Explained
06:23 - Conclusion
07:23 - Sponsored Conte