Energetika Slovensko supervisory board sees resignations

Following scrutiny from the Stop Corruption Foundation (Nadácia Zastavme korupciu), Jaroslav Breznen has resigned from the supervisory board of Energetika Slovensko. The foundation raised concerns regarding Breznen's professional qualifications, noting his background as a farmer and supplier of firewood for steelworks. While Breznen claimed he obtained the position through a standard application process and denied political connections, the foundation identified a link between him and Peter Pamul, a former MP and current State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour.

This resignation follows the departure of Marcela Martonová from the same board. Martonová resigned after media reports highlighted her connection to Mikuláš Marton, a police investigator who handled inquiries regarding the Interior Minister's trip to Abu Dhabi. Martonová has been replaced by Szabolcs Hodosy, a State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy with a professional background in the energy sector.

The Stop Corruption Foundation stated that these changes demonstrate that pointing out state failures can lead to corrective action, but the organization has signaled it will highlight further controversial nominations within the supervisory board in the coming week.