Meeting at Devín Castle Highlights Need for Lobbying Rules in Slovakia

A meeting beneath Devín Castle has drawn attention to Slovakia's lack of proper lobbying regulations, as the country faces questions about transparency in government relations with private interests. The Ministry announced plans for legislation addressing this issue in April, but concerns remain about potential conflicts of interest where officials are expected to oversee entities that influence their compensation or decision-making processes. Slovakia currently operates without comprehensive lobbying rules that would require registration and disclosure of lobbying activities, unlike many other European Union countries that have implemented such transparency measures to prevent undue influence on government policy.