The resolution is not legally binding, but it significantly increases political pressure on Brussels to act
The European Parliament on Wednesday stepped up pressure on Robert Fico’s government, adopting a second rule-of-law resolution in less than a month and warning Slovakia could ultimately face the suspension of EU funds.
Unlike a previous resolution focused mainly on concerns over the management of EU money, the new text broadened criticism to the overall state of democracy, judicial independence, media freedom, NGOs and minority rights in Slovakia.
Since coming back to power in 2023, Fico’s government has faced criticism over weakening anti-corruption institutions, political attacks on independent media, NGOs and minorities, and controversial reforms to the criminal code, national public broadcaster and Slovak constitution.
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