Parliament Rejects Opposition Proposals on Ambulance Tender and COVID Commissioner

Slovakia's parliament rejected several proposals from the opposition party Hnutie Slovensko, including initiatives related to ambulance service procurement and support for scientists. The National Council, Slovakia's parliament, also voted down the opposition's call to remove Peter Kotlár from his position as government commissioner for investigating the management of resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, lawmakers rejected a proposal to eliminate lifetime pension benefits for the prime minister. Hnutie Slovensko is an opposition party led by former president Andrej Kiska that has been critical of the current government's policies across various sectors.