Slovakia grapples with new protests over ‘Russian-style’ bill – politico.eu – EUROP INFO

Slovakia is facing serious problems: people are being impoverished by a transaction tax, young people and employers are leaving Slovakia, politicians are openly talking about leaving the EU, and the government is attacking civil society.

Slovakia grapples with new protests over ‘Russian-style’ bill – politico.eu – EUROP INFO

Slovakia is once again at the forefront of political unrest, as citizens take to the streets in escalating protests against a controversial legislation reminiscent of Russian political tactics. The bill, which critics argue seeks to undermine democratic norms and curtail freedom of expression, has sparked widespread public outrage and drawn condemnation from various civil society groups. As tensions rise, experts caution that these developments …