Orbán notes that personal security measures have been increased following the assassination attempt on Fico – World

VIENNA, November 1. /TASS/. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has spoken of strengthening personal security measures following the assassination attempt on his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico.

“Sometimes it is necessary to increase the safety level a little. For example, after the assassination attempt on Fico in Slovakia, security measures had to be intensified, although they have since been somewhat reduced,” Orban told the Austrian. Op1 website. He added that left-wing politicians and the media are “inciting hatred” against individuals, and suggested this could lead to physical violence.

Fico survived an assassination attempt on May 15. In response to the attack, the country has increased security measures for government officials, politicians and the editors of major media outlets. The shooter is currently awaiting trial and is charged with attempted murder. The Public Prosecution Service also advocates classifying the incident as a terrorist attack.