Published: January 18th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

The planned criminal law reform and the dissolution of a special public prosecutor’s office to combat corruption in Slovakia have caused „deep concern“ among members of the European Parliament. On Wednesday, they passed a resolution by 496 votes out of a total of 630, calling for a close examination of the plans. In addition, the EU Commission should take measures „to guarantee the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary“.