Slovakia's populist government to replace public broadcaster

BBC News— The proposal by Robert Fico's populist-nationalist government has raised fears for independent media.

The Washington Times—Slovakia's government approves controversial overhaul of public broadcasting. Slovakia’s government on Wednesday approved a controversial overhaul of the country’s public radio and television services, a move that critics say would result in the government taking full control of the media.

The Guardian—Slovakia’s opposition hopes European vote will put brakes on populist PM. Progressives counting on a strong performance to rein in Robert Fico’s drift away from rule of lawAs fears grow that Slovakia is following Hungary down a path away from the rule of law, the country’s opposition says it is determined to prove that citizens want a democratic future.Since coming back to power last year, Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, has taken aim at the media, NGOs and prosecutors. Continue reading

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