Košice Mayor Accused of Election Law Violations Over Billboard Campaign

Košice Mayor Jaroslav Polaček faces accusations of violating election laws after billboards promoting him appeared across the city, despite his claims that he is not officially a candidate. Political opponents have criticized the billboard campaign as potentially illegal, while commentator Lörinc described the situation as a "political bizarre." The controversy centers on whether Polaček's public presence through advertising constitutes campaigning while avoiding formal candidate registration requirements.