The international human rights organization ILGA-Europe criticizes government interventions against the civil sector and the halt of funding for LGBTI organizations. In their rainbow rights ranking, Slovakia fell two places year-on-year.

The governments of Robert Fico increased freedom until 2016, but his third and fourth governments have been responsible for sharp declines. This time, Slovakia fell nine places year-on-year, reaching its worst position in 15 years.

We are talking about potential damages of more than 200 million euros, we attach great importance to it, and we are slowly approaching a decision in this matter, says European Prosecutor Juraj Novocký.

According to the Government Office, regulating the lobbying of “non-transparent” NGOs is the European way. However, the European Court of Auditors did not criticise NGOs, but rather EU institutions. The claim that this is the European way is also contradicted by a Council of Europe report, which recommends that MPs reject the proposal.