Anti-corruption foundation files complaints over EU funding to groups linked to ruling Voice party

The Stop Corruption Foundation has filed complaints with the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and Slovakia's Supreme Audit Office regarding millions of euros in EU funds awarded to two organizations allegedly connected to the ruling Voice party. The foundation alleges that both organizations were either established or changed their activities shortly before the funding call was announced, lack published financial statements, and have no demonstrable experience in social innovation projects for which they received the grants. Voice (Hlas-SD) is the largest party in Slovakia's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico alongside the social-democratic Smer party. The complaint highlights concerns about the proper allocation of European funds and potential conflicts of interest in the awarding process.