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Slovakia Abolishes Whistleblower Office Amid EU Legal Action

12/10/2025

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On December 9, 2025, Slovakia's parliament abolished the whistleblower protection office.
Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, in power since 2023, argues the reforms will improve accountability.
The reforms dissolve a special prosecution unit for high-level crimes and disband an organized-crime unit.
NGOs face stricter reporting requirements targeting foreign-funded organizations.
The European Commission has initiated legal action against Slovakia for constitutional amendments that violate EU law.

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On December 9, 2025, Slovakia's parliament abolished the whistleblower protection office.
Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, in power since 2023, argues the reforms will improve accountability.
The reforms dissolve a special prosecution unit for high-level crimes and disband an organized-crime unit.
NGOs face stricter reporting requirements targeting foreign-funded organizations.
The European Commission has initiated legal action against Slovakia for constitutional amendments that violate EU law.