Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, is in talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about Fico's SMER party joining the Patrióták party family. This follows SMER's recent exclusion from the European Socialists due to violations of party values. The potential alliance could create a significant right-wing bloc in the EU, especially with the involvement of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Fico's past criticisms of the EU and his controversial positions on migration and LGBTQ rights have made him a contentious figure. He has yet to decide on the Patrióták's offer, despite receiving various proposals from the European Parliament. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)