New Details Emerge in Michal Fico Case: Two Individuals Received 390,000 Euros After Leadership Change

New developments have emerged in the investigation involving Michal Fico, revealing that two individuals received 390,000 euros in payments. The case shows a notable shift in payment practices, with Smer-SD initially maintaining conservative spending policies under Robert Fico's leadership before a significant change occurred. The ruling social-democratic party began paying tens of thousands of euros in bonuses to company executives only after Robert Kaliňák assumed his position. Kaliňák, a longtime Fico ally who has served in various ministerial roles including defense and interior minister, appears to have implemented a different approach to financial compensation within party-connected entities. The timing of these substantial payments suggests a deliberate policy shift within Smer-SD's financial operations, raising questions about the party's management of funds and potential conflicts of interest involving family members of senior political figures.