Newsfilter: Pellegrini skúša prehodiť zodpovednosť za nemocnice na opozíciu

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President Pellegrini demands opposition parties publicly commit to completing hospital projects he failed to advance.

The episode opens with President Peter Pellegrini sending a letter to opposition parties, demanding they publicly commit to completing hospital projects in Martin, Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, and Prešov. It contrasts this with a 2022 memorandum where opposition parties guaranteed support for Volvo investment, noting key differences in political context. The analysis reveals state hospitals require over a billion euros for new construction and refunds, while private companies AGEL and PENTA receive more public insurance funds. Pellegrini's political maneuvers are highlighted, including his past stoppage of hospital reforms and appointment of allies like Health Minister Kamil Šaško. The episode frames his letter as a distraction tactic to avoid responsibility for healthcare failures. It then shifts to Hungarian elections, discussing Viktor Orbán's potential defeat by challenger Peter Magyar and how this could isolate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian views in Europe. The connection between Fico and Orbán is detailed, including Hungarian media support before Slovak elections. The episode also covers cultural issues, describing how state television STVR refused to broadcast national film awards, leading to artist boycotts and protests. Figures like Maroš Kramár and Terezana Votová publicly criticize the government's handling of culture. Additional news briefs mention legal actions against former Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic, European Prosecutor's Office investigations into Chinese goods imports, and economic data showing industrial decline. The episode concludes with international updates on Iran-Pakistan relations.

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