Smer-SD Politicians Admit Envisaging Election of PG before Next General Election

Bratislava, 6 February (TASR) - Defence Minister Robert Kalinak and House Vice-chair Tibor Gaspar (both Smer-SD) said at a news conference held by the Defence Ministry on Friday that they can envisage the election of a new prosecutor-general (PG) taking place before the next general election due to be held in the autumn of 2027. The two officials believe that a new PG should be elected well in advance. "I think it's a very good idea. After all, you wouldn't elect a PG after [the previous] term has expired, it should be done beforehand. If we can elect a president four or five months in advance, I view this as being absolutely appropriate as well," said Kalinak. Gaspar stressed that the coalition isn't considering the premature replacement of Maros Zilinka in the PG's post. He called on the prosecution service to approach cases in an objective manner. The seven-year tenure of the current PG will expire in December 2027. ko/df