NGOs File Complaint Against Slovak Public Television Over Alleged Pro-Government Bias

Non-governmental organizations have filed a complaint against Slovak Television and Radio (STVR), the country's public broadcaster, alleging the outlet has lost its impartiality and exhibits pro-government bias. The NGOs cited extensive monitoring of STVR programming that revealed a long-term pro-government slant in evening news broadcasts and an absence of balanced opposing viewpoints. The complaint accuses the broadcaster of distorting coverage and excessive pro-government reporting. The organizations are now calling on regulatory authorities to intervene and address what they characterize as a departure from the public broadcaster's mandate to provide objective, balanced news coverage.