Slovak President Cancels Ambassador Appointments for Two Controversial Nominees

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has cancelled the planned ambassadorial appointments of Miroslav Radačovský and Peter Kmec, according to a statement from the Presidential Palace. Radačovský, a member of parliament for the ruling Slovak National Party (SNS), was set to become ambassador to Cyprus, while Kmec was nominated for another diplomatic post. The cancellation represents a setback for the controversial nominations that had drawn scrutiny due to Radačovský's polarizing political statements and positions. The Presidential Palace confirmed the decision in response to media inquiries, though specific reasons for the cancellation were not immediately detailed.