Legal Community Representatives Oppose Dismissal of Čentéš in Public Statement

Representatives from Slovakia's legal community have issued a public statement opposing the dismissal of Jozef Čentéš, declaring they "cannot remain silent" on the matter. The legal professionals expressed their support for Čentéš and called for the protection of academic and legal culture in the country. Čentéš, who served as Special Prosecutor handling major corruption and organized crime cases, was dismissed from his position earlier this year by the government coalition led by Smer-SD. His removal sparked controversy as the Special Prosecutor's Office had been investigating several high-profile cases involving political figures and organized crime networks.