Published 5 months ago

Slovakia’s Fico backtracks on criminal law reform after EU and domestic pressure

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Government of Prime Minister Robert Fico has reinstated the statute of limitations for violent crimes and withdrawn a bill that would have weakened whistleblower protection. Fico's government approved the controversial amendment to the Criminal Code that abolished the Special Prosecutor's Office and significantly reduced penalties. The European Commission warned Bratislava that it could face a fine or the complete suspension of European funds if the reforms were adopted as planned.

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Slovakia’s Fico backtracks on criminal law reform after EU and domestic pressure

The government of Prime Minister Robert Fico has reinstated the statute of limitations for violent crimes and withdrawn a bill that would have weakened whistleblower protection, effectively backtracking on its initial controversial proposals to reform the penal code following criticism from the European Commission and nationwide protests.

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