In its new annual report on the rule of law, the European Commission warned that Slovakia had made no progress in effectively investigating and prosecuting grand corruption. Brussels also pointed to problems in public-service media and in the legislative process. teraz.sk ↗
The government took note of the report but rejected the part of the assessment concerning the prosecution of high-level corruption. The cabinet claims the Commission is applying a double standard, while also declaring that it will address the shortcomings identified. The Ministry of Justice highlighted that Slovakia received no new recommendations in the report and that, in its view, the Commission notes progress in several areas. ta3.com ↗
Criticism from the Rule of Law Initiative was added to the debate, pointing to the accelerated adoption of laws. It also considers the findings in the area of the fight against corruption to be concerning. The Ministry of Culture, on the other hand, welcomed the fact that the Commission praised the ministry's progress, though it described parts of the report as problematic, calling them, in its view, not comprehensive. domov.sme.sk ↗
The criticism follows on from previously monitored proceedings by the European Commission against Slovakia. Brussels had earlier closed cases concerning discriminatory fuel pricing and changes to the protection of corruption whistleblowers, but at the same time continued other procedures, including objections to the transposition of the single-use plastics directive and the review of the situation surrounding the Agricultural Payment Agency. SITA ↗
Further developments will depend on how the government responds to the Commission's recommendations and whether Brussels takes further steps in the open proceedings. aktuality.sk ↗
Commission criticizes Slovakia, reactions to the rule of law pile up
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