Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is in talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding Fico's SMER party potentially joining the Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament. This follows SMER's recent expulsion from the Party of European Socialists. The alliance could signify a shift towards the far-right for Fico's party, which has historically been aligned with social democracy. Fico has faced criticism for his Eurosceptic views and has indicated he is considering various options for his party's future. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)