Slovak Prosecutor General Warns Against Political Interference in Criminal Cases

Slovakia's Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka criticized attempts by politicians to interfere in ongoing criminal proceedings, describing such efforts as harmful. His remarks came in response to statements made by opposition member of parliament Bajo Holečková. Žilinka, who heads Slovakia's prosecution service and oversees major criminal cases, emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial independence from political influence. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the prosecution service and opposition politicians in Slovakia's National Council, the country's parliament.