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Robert Fico, Slovakia’s most popular politician, rubs some the wrong way, but says his comments have been misinterpreted.11 September 2000 Some call him a smooth populist, a Slovak Haider in waiting. Robert Fico says he just knows how to listen to people and defend their interests. Whatever he’s doing, it’s working: Since the 36-year-old lawyer […]