Slovakia's Whistleblower Office Dismantling: EU Concerns

Slovakias parliament is set to dismantle its whistleblower protection office, a move criticized for potentially weakening anti-corruption measures and straining EU relations. The government argues this change will better serve victims and whistleblowers, but opposition parties and anti-corruption groups fear it will strip protections and allow political interference. This proposal comes after the office fined the Interior Ministry for reassigning police officers during corruption investigations. The government, which took power in 2023, has already made several controversial changes, including weakening criminal codes for financial crimes and pushing for constitutional changes that prioritize national sovereignty over EU laws. The EU has begun proceedings against Slovakia, and the largest opposition party plans to challenge the new law in the Constitutional Court. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.