House: Vote on Simkovicova's Ouster Likely to Be Held on Tuesday

Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) - The motion to hold a no-confidence vote in Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova (SNS nominee) will be discussed by Parliament on Friday (May 10) as of 9 a.m., with the vote likely to take place on Tuesday (May 14) at 11 a.m., as Parliament approved a proposal to that effect, tabled by House Vice-chair Peter Ziga (Voice-SD), on Thursday. The proposal to hold a no-confidence vote in Simkovicova was tabled by lawmakers of Progressive Slovakia (PS) and SaS back in February. In their view, the minister is interfering unduly with the freedom of culture with her statements and actions. In addition, the lawmakers take objection to changes about to be made to artistic funds and worry that the funds might have their public character and independence destroyed. The Government rejects the motion and pointed out that the Culture Minister's statements and actions are in accord with the 2023-27 Government Manifesto. mf