The Slovak Ministry of Defense, under the leadership of Robert Kaliňák from the Smer party, has been fined €100,000 for multiple violations of public procurement laws linked to the renovation of a former Bratislava dormitory, the Kukurica. This information was disclosed by parliament member Gábor Grendel from the Slovakia - For People party. According to the Slovak political movement Hnutie Slovensko, the ministry violated the law on at least 17 occasions, with these breaches confirmed by spokesperson Matúš Bystriansky.

The Office for Public Procurement has issued two fines totaling €100,000, a decision that has been validated by spokesperson Simona Brejová, although it remains subject to appeal as the fines are not yet legally enforceable. Grendel criticized Kaliňák, indicating that these violations are not minor mistakes but rather indicative of systemic issues within the ministry and portrayed this as yet another scandal involving Kaliňák, highlighting that widespread awareness of the overspending on the Kukurica project continues to stir controversy.

Hnutie Slovensko's stance, backed by findings from the Office for Public Procurement, emphasizes that the majority of infractions occurred during Kaliňák’s term, raising serious concerns over accountability and governance within Slovakia's defense sector. The implications of these findings could lead to increased scrutiny of procurement processes, as well as potential political fallout for Kaliňák and his party in the upcoming elections.