Weekly Selection by Jozef Majchrák / This Parliament Has a Bigger Problem Than Just Foolishness
The article discusses the recent verbal attacks in the Slovak parliament and highlights deeper issues regarding governmental accountability and the opposition's challenges.
The article revolves around the recent events in the Slovak parliament, particularly focusing on the verbal altercation between Michal Bartek of the Hlas party and František Mikloško. The commentator argues that Bartek's remarks, which demean Mikloško's historical courage and integrity in politics, are not merely foolish but indicative of a deeper malaise affecting the Hlas party, where a growing concentration of foolishness is rendering it ineffective and pushing it out of parliament.
Beyond the personal attack, the article places significant emphasis on the government's neglect of opposition proposals aimed at the removal of specific government members. These proposals had been pending in the parliament for over a year without action from the ruling coalition. The author highlights that the coalition’s decision to delay discussions on these opposition initiatives reflects an alarming disregard for accountability and democratic processes, raising concerns about the health of Slovak democracy.
The commentary ultimately calls attention to the erosion of meaningful political discourse within the Slovak parliament, noting that while foolishness can be found globally in legislative bodies, the current situation represents a notable decline in the quality of governance in Slovakia, characterized by a diminished capacity to engage in constructive discussions and critique ruling powers effectively.