Learn more

BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – Slovakia’s parliament will fast-track debate on proposals to scrap an anti-corruption prosecutor’s office and lower sentences for financial crimes after lawmakers approved the move on Thursday despite objections and mass protests. Opposition parties had delayed the vote on whether to fast-track the criminal law reforms for weeks, looking to slow four-time Prime Minister Robert Fico’s proposals that they argue will afford impunity for politicians and business leaders linked to him. Fast-tracking the reforms, which will shorten debate and could allow a vote next week, has …

cuu