European Parliament Calls for Legal Action Against Slovakia Over Anti-Corruption Office Dismantling

The European Parliament approved a recommendation on Wednesday calling on the European Commission to initiate legal proceedings against Slovakia, a move that could lead to the suspension of EU funding for the country under the bloc's rule-of-law mechanism. The parliamentary resolution specifically cited Slovakia's dismantling of anti-corruption offices as grounds for concern. While the recommendation serves as a political signal to the Commission, it is not legally binding on the EU's executive body. The action represents escalating tensions between Brussels and Bratislava over democratic backsliding concerns, as the EU has increasingly used its financial leverage to pressure member states to maintain rule-of-law standards. Slovakia receives significant funding from EU structural and cohesion funds, making any potential suspension a serious economic threat to the country's development projects and public investments.