In a recent statement, Jozef Majchrák, Deputy Editor of the Slovakian publication Postoj, addressed comments made by Milan Majerský, the chairman of the KDH party, concerning a report on party member Jozef Hajko's remarks during a recent KDH convention in Ružomberok. Majerský accused journalists of unfair practices and 'spying' for reporting on Hajko's speech, which was delivered in a portion of the meeting considered unofficial.

Majchrák defended the integrity of the reporting process, clarifying that information from the convention was available to journalists present at the event, even during the purportedly unofficial segments of the meeting. He emphasized that there was no clear announcement indicating when the unofficial section began, allowing journalists to remain in the hall and report on what was happening. His statement serves to highlight the ongoing tension between political figures and the media in Slovakia, particularly in the context of accountability and transparency in political discourse.

This exchange sheds light on the relationship between media and politics in Slovakia, revealing the sometimes contentious atmosphere in which journalists operate. As Majchrák underscores the responsibility of journalists to report on public figures and the events they conduct, it raises broader questions about media freedom and the right to information. The incident may reflect a growing scrutiny of political communications and a push for more clarity regarding the boundaries of public versus private discourse within political parties.