Slovak Prime Minister Threatens to Remove Prosecutor if Opposition Moves Against Police Chief

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced he would seek the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Daniel Dubéci if opposition parties proceed with plans to remove Police President Tibor Gašpar from office. Fico, whose Smer-SD party leads the governing coalition, made the statement as part of escalating tensions over high-profile corruption investigations. The Prime Minister also rejected calls to address the Očistec case, a major anti-corruption operation that has targeted several political and business figures. The threat represents a significant escalation in the standoff between the government and opposition parties, who have been critical of Gašpar's leadership of the police force amid ongoing investigations into organized crime and political corruption. The Special Prosecutor's Office handles major corruption and organized crime cases in Slovakia, making Dubéci's position crucial for ongoing anti-corruption efforts.