The Slovak government has approved a package of measures aimed at enhancing the security of leading politicians and others following the assassination attempt on the country’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, AP News reports.
The measures, approved by the coalition government on June 12, will come into force on July 15 following expected approval by President Peter Pellegrini, a close associate of Fico.
Authorities will have the right to ban protest rallies in front of politicians’ homes and in residential areas. Demonstrations will also not be allowed near government and presidential meeting places.
The Interior Ministry will identify and prepare long-term residences for the prime minister, president and parliament speaker, who will be obliged to use them.
Security will also be provided to the leaders of all political parties represented in Parliament, the Attorney General and the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
Prime Ministers and Speakers of Parliament who have served at least two terms will receive a regular payment at the end of their term. Currently, this benefit is only available to former presidents.
Fico is recovering after he was shot in the stomach as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlová on May 15. The attacker was arrested.
