Slovak President Silent on Controversial Ambassador Appointment as Parliament Prepares for Unusual Deputy

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has remained silent about the imminent appointment of Miroslav Radačovský as ambassador to Cyprus, despite growing controversy surrounding the nomination. Radačovský, a current member of parliament, reportedly received information from a foreign ministry employee that his credentials would be presented on June 11 at 10 AM, a detail overheard by journalists during a European committee hearing on Thursday. The presidential palace has not confirmed this timeline and has declined to comment on the appointment. Meanwhile, parliament is preparing to welcome Peter Čambal, who is set to replace Radačovský as a deputy. The appointment has drawn scrutiny as Radačovský would transition directly from his parliamentary role to a diplomatic position, raising questions about the selection process and qualifications for the ambassadorial post to the EU member state.