Robert Fico is a Slovak politician, former Prime Minister of Slovakia, and leader of the "Direction – Social Democracy" (SMER-SD) party. He served as Prime Minister from 2006 to 2010, 2012 to 2018, and resumed the position in 2023.
Fico is known for his socially oriented policies, skepticism towards Western influence, and tough stance on migration. His political career has been marked by controversies, including criticism of European integration, the media, and corruption scandals involving his government.