Internal Audit of Slovak Public Television Raises Questions About Mass Layoffs

An internal audit of STVR, Slovakia's public television broadcaster, has raised significant questions about the justification for recent mass layoffs at the station. The audit findings, obtained by the SME daily, suggest that doubts surround the dismissals rather than providing clear grounds for the personnel cuts. The layoffs at the public broadcaster have been controversial, with critics questioning whether the dismissals were politically motivated rather than based on legitimate operational or performance concerns. STVR, which operates Slovakia's main public television channels, has been undergoing restructuring that has affected numerous employees across different departments.