Slovak Prime Minister's University Discussion Linked to Student Exam Access in Košice

A controversy has erupted at a university faculty in Košice over claims that students were required to attend a discussion with Prime Minister Robert Fico before being allowed to take their exams. While the dean of the Košice faculty maintains that attendance at the meeting with the prime minister was not a condition for exam participation, students have alleged that those who refused to attend the discussion with Fico faced having their exams cancelled. The incident highlights tensions over academic independence and potential political pressure within Slovakia's higher education system.