Feb 20 • 14:28 UTC 🇸🇰 Slovakia Denník N

Šutaj Eštok rents an expensive client center in Dunajská Streda, leaving a state building half-empty

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has opened a new client center in a rented private building in Dunajská Streda, despite the state owning a nearby building that is underutilized.

Matúš Šutaj Eštok, the Slovak Minister of Interior, inaugurated a new client center in Dunajská Streda on February 2. This client center is located in a private building, which previously housed the insurance company Allianz. The decision to rent this space has surprised many, especially since the state owns a three-story building in the city center that is only half occupied and was previously used by the district office until August 2025.

Critics, including Juraj Šeliga, the deputy chair of the Democratic party, have raised concerns about the rental agreement for the new client center, suggesting that it contains questionable terms. Šeliga argues that the funds allocated for renting the private property could have been better spent on renovating the state-owned building, thus adding value to a property that belongs to the government. He questions whether it would be wiser to improve the existing facilities instead of incurring rental costs.

The client center began operating in a trial phase on December 15 of the previous year and aims to streamline the processing of various civil cases. However, the choice of location has sparked a debate about the government's property management, as retaining state assets and ensuring their effective use is crucial for public trust and resource allocation. The criticisms suggest a potential misalignment of government priorities in urban development and citizen service accessibility.

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