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Pellegrini Vetoes Bill Threatening Slovakia's Whistleblower Protections

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, President Peter Pellegrini vetoed a bill by Prime Minister Robert Fico to dissolve the Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and replace it.
Critics say the reform would weaken protections and undermine anti-corruption efforts and EU commitments.
Pellegrini warned the law could jeopardize Slovakia's access to EU subsidies.
The bill returns to parliament, where it could be overridden if all governing parties agree.

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Story summary

On December 11, 2025, President Peter Pellegrini vetoed a bill by Prime Minister Robert Fico to dissolve the Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and replace it.
Critics say the reform would weaken protections and undermine anti-corruption efforts and EU commitments.
Pellegrini warned the law could jeopardize Slovakia's access to EU subsidies.
The bill returns to parliament, where it could be overridden if all governing parties agree.