No Candidates Apply for Slovak Constitutional Court Position Despite High Salary and Prestige
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No one has applied for a vacant position on Slovakia's Constitutional Court in Košice, despite the role offering a prestigious 12-year mandate, an annual salary of around 70,000 euros, and partial immunity from criminal prosecution. The lack of interest marks a stark contrast to 2019, when former Prime Minister Robert Fico competed for a similar position on the court. The Constitutional Court, which reviews the constitutionality of laws and government actions, will continue operating with an incomplete composition in the coming months. The ruling coalition has not addressed the vacancy issue and instead points blame at the opposition, the ombudsman, and the court's president for the situation.