Public officials in Slovakia are resigning from their roles, citing interference and incompatibility issues, following the ascent of the Smer-SD party to power. The departures are linked to the government's alleged promotion of misinformation and pro-Russian narratives.

Experts in strategic communication, including social media administrator David Puchovsky and Daniel Milo, director of the Centre for Combating Hybrid Threats, have stepped down, raising questions about the country's approach to tackling disinformation.

The Interior Ministry acknowledges hybrid threats as a serious risk but faces uncertainty as contracts for key positions remain unextended. Compounding concerns are the endorsements of pro-Kremlin narratives by government figures like Robert Fico and ?ubo? Blaha. Additionally, Culture Minister Martina ?imkovi?ov