Žilinka vs. Čurillovci / The Attorney General Turned Again. And Undermined Šutaj Eštok
The Slovak Attorney General, Maroš Žilinka, has changed his stance and is now undermining government coalition members, particularly targeting Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.
Ján Čurilla writes: The Čurillas were never indicted or convicted
Ján Čurilla discusses the implications of Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka's decision to intervene in court proceedings related to Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok's personnel orders.
Žilinka Entered the Dispute of Police Officers Regarding Ján Čurilla. Their Suspension is Illegal
The General Prosecutor's Office in Slovakia is seeking to annul personnel orders by the Minister of Interior that unlawfully suspended police officers associated with Ján Čurilla.
In Smer, they invented it, now they are complaining about a conflict with Žilinka. The story of the pension for the Attorney General
The Smer party in Slovakia is embroiled in a conflict with Attorney General Maroš Žilinka over his critiques of the government and the absence of a lifetime pension that was proposed but vetoed by the president.
Prosecutor Lipšic: Žilinka came to his senses too late, I will not forget how he sidelined the best colleagues
Prosecutor Lipšic criticizes legislative changes that undermine the use of testimony from cooperating defendants, emphasizing the importance of their reliability in tackling organized crime and corruption.
Radoslav Procházka: If the coalition agrees, it will try to elect Žilinka's successor. The constitutional ban will be hard to find.
Radoslav Procházka discusses the implications of a recent Constitutional Court ruling and future political maneuvering concerning judiciary appointments in Slovakia.
Prime Minister Fico sees no room for electing Žilinka's successor in the current parliament
Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that there is no legal basis for prematurely dismissing the Attorney General without specific circumstances defined by law, casting doubt on the feasibility of electing a successor before the next parliamentary elections.
Holinová, Chorvatovič: Fico does not have control over the prosecutor's office. This is not how he envisioned it
Robert Fico is facing a crisis with the general prosecutor and is also dealing with the fallout from high-profile discussions around Jeffrey Epstein.
Newsfilter: Fico Opens Another Front and Bet on Total War Against Žilinka
Robert Fico reacted mildly to General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka's press conference criticizing the Criminal Code amendment, calling it a politically motivated attack on the government and Slovakia.
Fico and Žilinka are no longer on the same line
The prosecutor expressed frustration over the lack of accountability for high-ranking politicians in corruption cases two years after the government dismantled the prosecution system.
Election of the Attorney General / Smer considers replacing Žilinka before parliamentary elections, opposition speaks of arrogance of power
The coalition party Smer plans to elect a new Attorney General to replace Maroš Žilinka before the upcoming parliamentary elections, a move criticized by the opposition as an abuse of power.
Debate in the editorial office / Fico's government despises opposition voters and Hlas is so ridiculous it won't survive long in parliament
Commentators from the Postoj newspaper evaluate the coalition's contempt for parliament during a nighttime dismissal of ministers, discussing the fall of Miroslav Lajčák due to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, the subsidy scandal involving PS leader Michal Šimečka's mother, and the meeting between Robert Fico and Maroš Žilinka.
Žilinka's New Clothes / The Cold War with Fico has Turned into an Open Fight
The article discusses Maroš Žilinka's shift in decision-making as Slovakia's prosecutor general and the implications of his actions in ongoing corruption cases linked to political figures like Fico.
Žilinka and Smer continue their dispute / You are taking revenge for the unapproved pension, Kaliňák told him. Leave the prosecutors alone, Žilinka told Fico
Maroš Žilinka and Robert Fico are embroiled in a dispute triggered by Žilinka's public criticisms of the government's anti-corruption efforts, leading to a confrontation in parliament.
Economic News Filter: Žilinka Connects with European Prosecutor - The Fight Against Corruption is Allegedly Catastrophic
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's attempt to persuade General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka to reconsider his criticism of the government's approach to fighting corruption ended in failure, as Žilinka affirmed the seriousness of the issue.
Newsfilter: Fico can still try to replace Žilinka, but what will happen in the meantime is out of his control
The article discusses how Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, faces criticism and uncertainty regarding the actions of Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka, who recently met with him under controversial circumstances.
Žilinka after meeting with Fico: The state of the fight against corruption is catastrophic
Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka emphasizes the catastrophic failure to uncover corruption in the country, including at the highest levels, following a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Žilinka spoke about the meeting with Fico / He wanted me to change the report on the fight against corruption. I refused, the findings are alarming
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka revealed that Prime Minister Robert Fico requested a meeting to discuss the anti-corruption report, but he refused to alter his findings, which he deemed alarming.
Fico met with Žilinka / The Prime Minister visited him at the General Prosecutor's Office. He remains silent about the reasons, Žilinka is calling a briefing
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Chief Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka at the General Prosecutor's Office, with the reasons for the meeting remaining undisclosed, while Žilinka has announced a briefing to address the topic.
Fico met with Žilinka / The Prime Minister visited him at the General Prosecutor's Office. He remains silent about the reasons
Prime Minister Robert Fico visited General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka, initiating a meeting whose reasons remain undisclosed, amidst prior tensions between the two.
Fico reports to Jánošík in his own way: taking from the poor and giving to the rich
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka is pursuing justice, albeit selectively, investigating a state purchase under the management of the dismissed Minister Peter Kmec, which allegedly cost millions.
Newsfilter: The Prosecution is Chasing Slayádu, Žilinka is Breaking His Own Records
The article discusses ongoing criminal investigations into the Slayáda case, which may lead to an eight-year prison sentence, amidst allegations of tender manipulations linked to the government of Robert Fico.
Žilinka challenges the amendment on informants at the Constitutional Court / The amendment undermines the state's ability to investigate corruption or organized crime, warns
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka has challenged a part of the amendment to the Penal Code concerning informants at the Constitutional Court, arguing that it hinders the state's ability to investigate serious crimes effectively.
Before Kaliňák, Bombic is innocent, Magát also defended him while praising Hitler. At the same time, he wants to stop the spread of antisemitism and fascism.
Despite a clear rejection from the coalition party Hlas and criticism from Attorney General Maroš Žilinka, discussions are ongoing in the coalition about possibly reducing sentences for extremism.
SNS wants lower penalties for extremism / Against it are Žilinka and the coalition party Hlas, which speaks of relativizing the boundary between democracy and evil
The coalition party Hlas opposes SNS's proposal to lower penalties for extremism, asserting it undermines Slovakia's anti-fascist values and blurs the line between democracy and evil.
SNS faced resistance from Hlas and Žilinka: There is no reason for compromises with extremism, says the ruling party
The proposed amendment to the Penal Code aiming to reduce penalties for extremism is causing tension within the government coalition, with the Hlas party stating they will not support the changes proposed by SNS.
Newsfilter: Minister Šutaj Eštok humiliates Žilinka, Taraba speaks of fraud
Matúš Šutaj Eštok published a video debunking the myth that Ukrainian refugees are abusing Slovakia's aid system, clarifying that many pay for their housing and that most state assistance targets women with children.
Žilinka files lawsuits over ambulance tender. Šaško even wanted to dismiss the prime minister for it (questions and answers)
Health Minister Kamil Šaško is required to explain a canceled ambulance service tender in court, as General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka has filed an administrative lawsuit regarding the matter.
The white horse's journey to hell is now driven by Žilinka
The article discusses the dynamics of Slovak politics, highlighting the struggle between corrupt officials, their enablers, and those opposing them, portraying it as a fairy-tale battle between good and evil.
Newsfilter: Hlas Did Not Enjoy Kapustnica, According to the Party, Žilinka Is Also Probably Radical
The Hlas party faced backlash over new criminal laws, suggesting a growing radicalization of society, while their leadership blamed external critics for the negative reaction.
Pellegrini contradicts himself with the criminal law amendment. Žilinka is also sending it to the Constitutional Court
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has signed an amendment to the Criminal Code while attempting to distance himself from responsibility, stating that the government and parliamentary majority hold accountability for its content.