"Slovakia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Government's Penal Code Amendments"
TL;DR
Thousands protested in Slovakia against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the penal code and abolish the special prosecutors’ office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, organized crime, and extremism. The proposed changes also include a reduction in punishments for corruption and other crimes, leading to widespread criticism at home and abroad. President Zuzana Čaputová and the European Parliament have expressed concerns about the impact on the rule of law and the fight against corruption.
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