Slovak Justice Minister Defends Judges' Right to Public Expression After Petition

Slovak Justice Minister Mária Kosová defended the right of judges, including retired ones, to publicly express their views following a petition that garnered support from dozens of judges. Kosová's statement comes amid ongoing tensions over judicial independence in Slovakia, where the relationship between the government and the judiciary has been a recurring source of political debate. The minister's defense of judicial expression rights appears to address concerns about potential restrictions on judges' ability to participate in public discourse.