Slovakia's Ruling Coalition Faces Key Decision on New Intelligence Chief

Slovakia's ruling coalition has yet to reach agreement on who will lead the National Security Bureau (NBÚ), the country's domestic intelligence agency, with current director Michal Konečný's mandate expiring in less than a month. The National Security Bureau serves as Slovakia's primary domestic intelligence service, responsible for counterintelligence and national security matters. The selection of a new intelligence chief represents a significant decision for the coalition government, as the position oversees sensitive national security operations and requires parliamentary approval.