Slovak MP Rudolf Huliak appeals court ruling in favor of opposition politician he insulted

Rudolf Huliak, a member of parliament from the ruling Slovak National Party (SNS), has appealed a district court ruling that favored opposition MP Lucia Plávková from Progressive Slovakia (PS) in a case involving public insults. The case stems from offensive remarks Huliak made against Plávková, though the specific nature of the insults was not detailed. After the case reached court, Huliak initially appeared contrite, publicly apologizing to the Progressive Slovakia politician on social media. However, despite his apparent remorse, Huliak ultimately decided to challenge the court's verdict and the case will now proceed to a regional court. Progressive Slovakia is a liberal pro-European opposition party, while the Slovak National Party is part of the ruling coalition led by Robert Fico's government.