Opposition blames coalition of eroding rule of law while government pledges stability
During the program, Korčok charged the coalition with neglecting citizens' problems and warned of a radical-extremist drift, citing stalled environmental projects and lost decarbonisation funds. Gašpar rejected the accusations, saying Smer remains a stabilising force and suggested new oversight mechanisms for the prosecutor's office. The discussion also touched on the uncertain future of Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba and the planned purchase of additional F-16 fighters.
Ivan Korčok used the broadcast to criticize the governing alliance for focusing on internal disputes rather than public issues, pointing to halted projects in Jelšava and Vrakúň and a claimed loss of 300 million euros for decarbonisation. Tibor Gašpar countered that Smer provides stability, dismissed the opposition's claims as political rhetoric, and indicated openness to amending the law to introduce new checks on the prosecutor's office.
He also highlighted the need to review decisions under paragraph 363 and defended the upcoming state budget. The fate of Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba was discussed, with Gašpar suggesting Prime Minister Robert Fico may propose his dismissal according to the coalition agreement. Finally, the purchase of four more F-16 jets was defended as a security measure recommended by the General Staff of the Armed Forces.
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