Slovakia's parliament has voted to approve a government plan to overhaul the country's public broadcasting services, a move that has sparked controversy and criticism. The coalition government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, agreed on the measure in April, citing the need to address alleged political bias and conflicts with the government within the current services.
Opposition to the plan has been vocal, with thousands rallying in protest in Bratislava. Critics, including local journalists, opposition parties, international media organizations, and the European Union, have raised concerns about the government potentially gaining full control over the media.
