Slovak PM Fico rebuilds parliamentary majority, shoring up government

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico attends a parliamentary session during a no-confidence vote against his government, in Bratislava, Slovakia, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa/File Photo

(Reuters) - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico strengthened his hold over parliament on Wednesday, winning back more rebel lawmakers to fully restore a lost majority after disputes and defections had hampered his government in recent months.

Bickering in the three-party leftist-nationalist coalition left the government in a temporary minority in the 150-seat parliament earlier this year.