Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has condemned a Saturday referendum initiated by the opposition as a failure. He accused his political opponents of spreading hatred and exploiting the issue of security measures implemented following the recent assassination attempt against him. Fico released a statement on Sunday reacting to the referendum’s results, dismissing the vote as pointless. The referendum focused on security concerns and potential changes to constitutional safeguards. Fico’s government has faced scrutiny over its handling of the aftermath of the attack and subsequent security adjustments. He maintains the opposition used the event to further a divisive political agenda. The results of the referendum are expected to further exacerbate political tensions within Slovakia.