Practically 20,000 gathered within the capital Bratislava, accusing the federal government of dismantling the nation’s cultural establishments.
Some 20,000 individuals took to the streets of Slovakia’s capital Bratislava on Tuesday to protest towards Prime Minister Robert Fico’s authorities, accusing the administration of dismantling the nation’s cultural establishments.
The protest, organised by two opposition events, was aimed primarily at choices made by Tradition Minister Martina Šimkovičová and Justice Minister Boris Susko.
The rally, echoing the same protest held by civic activists on Monday, criticised Šimkovičová’s latest dismissal of the Slovak Nationwide Theatre and the Nationwide Gallery administrators.
Šimkovičová has defended her actions, accusing the opposition and media of trying to undermine her authority.
Susko has additionally confronted backlash for his controversial modifications to prison legislation, which abolished the particular prosecutor service, decreased punishments for corruption and different crimes, together with the potential of suspended sentences, and considerably shortened the statute of limitations.
Final week, he additionally suspended the jail sentence of former particular prosecutor Dušan Kováčik, who was convicted of corruption, additional fuelling public outrage.
In contrast to earlier rallies, Tuesday’s protest didn’t characteristic speeches from politicians, focusing as an alternative on the voices of the individuals.
