Slovak Public TV Lifts Ban on Presenter Who Was Suspended for Hosting Opposition Event
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Slovak public television STVR has allowed presenter Zuzana Majtánová to return to screens and political programming after previously suspending her for moderating an event with opposition leader Peter Pellegrini. STVR management initially deemed the event a partisan political gathering, leading to Majtánová's removal from political shows. However, the broadcaster now states it no longer considers the event to be partisan in nature, clearing the way for her return. The case highlights ongoing tensions over editorial independence at Slovakia's public broadcaster, with critics questioning whether programming decisions are being influenced by political considerations rather than journalistic standards.