The European Commission is preparing to freeze over €15 billion in funds for Slovakia due to concerns about the erosion of democratic norms under Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Following significant anti-government protests after journalist Jan Kuciak's assassination, the return of Robert Fico has raised fears of a deepening democratic backslide in Slovakia.
Fico’s initial actions upon returning to power included dismantling key judicial bodies and proposing changes to the criminal code, actions that alarmed EU officials.
While Slovakia's Foreign Ministry claims they've addressed EU concerns, the Commission's ongoing scrutiny of media reforms suggests fundamental disagreements over the direction of Slovak governance.
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