Susko Rejects Criticism from Opposition

Bratislava, 7 August (TASR) – Justice Minister Boris Susko (Smer-SD) stated he had intended to take part in Thursday's special emergency session of the House Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee and pointed out that he came to Parliament, but the committee failed to reach a quorum. Speaking at a press conference held in Parliament, Susko dismissed criticism from the opposition — which initiated the session — calling it an attempt to deflect attention from the failures of the previous government. „I respect MPs, including those from the opposition. But I came to attend the committee session, not to debate opposition members. Since the committee was not quorate, I had no reason to engage in a debate solely with opposition MPs,” Susko explained why he'd left. The minister rejected the opposition's continued criticism following the unsuccessful attempt to open the session. According to him, opposition representatives are trying to cover up the failures of the previous cabinet and former justice minister (2020-23) Maria Kolikova (Freedom and Solidarity/SaS). „A recent administrative court ruling confirmed her unlawful interference in the independence of the judiciary when she removed the head of Bratislava III District Court, Fitt, in breach of the law,” Susko noted. mf