Slovak Progressive MEP Calls Environment Minister 'Anti-Minister,' Warns Against Potential Replacement

Michal Wiezik, a Slovak member of the European Parliament for the Progressive Slovakia party, has sharply criticized Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba, calling him an "anti-minister." Wiezik, who represents Progressive Slovakia within the liberal Renew Europe faction in the European Parliament, also warned that potential replacement candidate Milan Kuffa would be even worse for the position. Despite his criticism of Taraba, Wiezik expressed surprise at what he described as a surprisingly good proposal for national park zoning prepared by the Environment Ministry, attributing this development to Slovakia's need to satisfy European Commission requirements. Wiezik is a founding member of the environmental initiative "We Are Forest" and has been vocal on environmental policy issues affecting Slovakia's compliance with EU standards.