Slovak PM Robert Fico urged to resign over son's alleged state‑funded earnings

Progressive Slovakia politicians have accused Prime Minister Robert Fico’s son, Michal Fico, of receiving roughly €100,000 in state election grants over two years while serving as the sole director of the party‑linked Smer Agency. They note that Michal Fico owns two mortgage‑free apartments in Bratislava’s Old Town and question how he could have generated close to €800,000 in income.

The deputies cite the premier’s own remark that he would step down if such allegations were used against him, and they are demanding his resignation. They also plan to introduce a proposal in September requiring companies owned by political parties to keep transparent accounts when they run election campaigns.

Smer‑SD rejects the claims, asserting that the agency is a separate legal entity funded by its commercial activity, that it is audited annually, and that no violations of law have been found.