Supreme Court Removes Košice Court from Trying Regional Governor Trnka Over Bias Concerns

Slovakia's Supreme Court has removed the Košice court from hearing the case against Rastislav Trnka, the governor of the Košice region, after judges successfully raised objections citing potential bias. The Supreme Court upheld the judges' concerns about their ability to remain impartial in the proceedings. Trnka, who serves as the elected head of the Košice Self-Governing Region in eastern Slovakia, will now face trial elsewhere. The case represents a significant development in Slovak judicial proceedings, where concerns about local bias can lead to venue changes to ensure fair trials.