The European Commission, in its new annual report on the state of the rule of law, warned that Slovakia has made no progress in the effective investigation and prosecution of high-level corruption. Brussels also pointed to problems in public-service media and in the legislative process. SITA ↗
The government took note of the report but rejected part of the assessment concerning the prosecution of high-level corruption. The cabinet claims the Commission is applying double standards, while at the same time declaring that it will address the shortcomings identified. The Ministry of Justice highlighted that Slovakia received no new recommendations in the report and that, according to the ministry, the Commission notes progress in several areas. forum24.cz ↗
The criticism follows on from proceedings the European Commission had already been pursuing against Slovakia. Brussels had previously closed cases concerning discriminatory fuel pricing and changes to the protection of corruption whistleblowers, but at the same time continued other proceedings, including objections to the transposition of the single-use plastics directive and a review of the situation surrounding the Agricultural Paying Agency. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
The opposition parties SaS and Hnutie Slovensko criticized the government over the Commission's conclusions. SaS described the report as an alarm bell for Slovakia, while Hnutie Slovensko claims the current government has turned the state into a sham of the rule of law. Tibor Gašpar of Smer rejected Brussels' criticism, claiming that Slovakia meets European Union standards in the fight against corruption by more than 95 percent. forum24.cz ↗
Further developments will depend on how the government responds to the Commission's recommendations and on whether Brussels takes further steps in the ongoing proceedings. aktuality.sk ↗
Commission criticizes Slovakia over corruption and the rule of law
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