Slovak Finance Minister Accused of Tax Amnesty for Major Oil Company
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Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický has been accused of effectively granting a tax amnesty to Slovnaft, Slovakia's largest oil refinery and fuel retailer. Critics characterize the move as preferential treatment for the company, which is owned by Hungarian energy giant MOL. The controversy comes amid broader concerns about tax collection in Slovakia, with opposition politicians and analysts suggesting that non-payment of taxes has become commonplace among major corporations. Slovnaft operates the country's only oil refinery in Bratislava and controls a significant portion of the domestic fuel market, making it a strategically important company for Slovakia's energy security.