Government Coalition Faces Criticism Over Language Police Fine

Slovakia's ruling coalition is drawing sharp criticism after language authorities issued a fine to a small business operator, with critics warning this could set a dangerous precedent for enforcement of Slovak language laws. The incident involved a penalty against a langos vendor, prompting concerns that similar fines could target anyone making minor language errors, such as spelling mistakes or punctuation problems. The controversy highlights growing tensions over Slovakia's language policies and their implementation, with opponents describing the enforcement as overly harsh and potentially discriminatory against small businesses and individuals who make common linguistic errors.