Cultural Commission Member Resigns After State Funds Allocated to Disinformation Websites

A member of Slovakia's Press Development Fund commission has resigned following the allocation of public money intended for cultural magazines to websites spreading disinformation. Verona Šikulová announced her departure from the commission, stating that the funds belong to the public rather than groups close to the ministry. The Press Development Fund, overseen by the Culture Ministry, provides state subsidies to support media and cultural publications. Šikulová described her departing commission as "the last professional commission" at the fund, suggesting concerns about the expertise and independence of future decision-making bodies. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over media funding and concerns about political influence in the allocation of public resources for journalism and cultural content.