Slovakia's Government Faces Criticism for Reforms

Slovakias government, under Prime Minister Robert Fico, has implemented significant reforms since 2023, sparking concerns about democratic institutions. These changes include dismantling a special prosecution branch, lowering punishments for financial crimes, reorganizing the police force, and appointing new leadership for law enforcement agencies. The parliament also revamped the public broadcaster, RTVS, raising fears of political control over media. New reporting requirements for NGOs have been approved, with critics viewing this as an attempt to settle scores with the civil sector. The European Commission opened a case against Slovakia in November 2025 for breaching EU law after amending the constitution to assert national sovereignty over issues like gender and family law. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.