Slovak State Approved Over One Million Euros for Defunct Advertising Portal Linked to Ruling Party

Slovakia's state authorities approved more than one million euros in funding for a defunct online advertising portal whose owner had connections to Smer-SD, the country's ruling social-democratic party. The funding was directed to a digital platform that was no longer operational at the time of approval. According to the company involved, the case represents a textbook example of how EU structural funds are being misused in Slovakia. The revelation raises questions about the oversight of public spending and the potential for political favoritism in the allocation of state resources, particularly regarding projects connected to individuals with ties to the governing party.