Posted 1/12/2024, 9:52:00 AM
Tens of Thousands Protest Slovakian PM's Plans to Weaken Anti-Corruption Laws
- Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against pro-Russian PM's plans to amend criminal code
- Proposed changes would weaken powers of special prosecutor's office that deals with serious crimes
- Protesters chant anti-government and anti-corruption slogans in Bratislava's central square
- PM Fico's party has majority to pass law despite President's readiness to challenge with veto
- Anti-government protests have spread to 19 cities since initial small rallies in early December