The Constitutional Court of Slovakia has temporarily suspended the effectiveness of an amendment related to cooperating defendants known as 'kajúcnik' that would benefit individuals such as Tibor Gašpar and Norbert Bödör, both close associates of Robert Fico. This amendment not only aims at the practical elimination of the institute of cooperating defendants but also introduces penalties for challenging the Beneš decrees and for obstructing election campaigns.

The court's suspension specifically concerns the provision on cooperating defendants, indicating that while the judges did not find it urgent to address the other two parts of the amendment regarding the Beneš decrees and election campaigns, it does not presuppose their constitutionality. This distinction highlights the court's cautious approach, suggesting that the matter of cooperating defendants was deemed more pressing.

For Robert Fico, the implications are significant as he navigates the legal challenges posed by these amendments. The court's actions could impact his standing and that of his allies, as the ongoing scrutiny into their legal affairs continues, marking a critical point in Slovakia's political and judicial landscape.