Slovak MPs Block Environment Minister's Bid for Greater Control Over Environmental Fund

Parliament is witnessing an escalating dispute between Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba and MPs from Rudolf Huliak's group over proposed changes to the environmental fund. Taraba is seeking greater power over the fund's hundreds of millions in finances, but both opposition and coalition lawmakers are working to block his initiative. The conflict highlights growing tensions within Slovakia's ruling coalition, as MPs aligned with Huliak, who leads a faction that broke away from the Slovak National Party but continues to support the government, are opposing their own coalition minister's proposal. The environmental fund manages significant EU and state resources for environmental projects and climate initiatives across Slovakia.