The fact that Slovak politics in the past have allowed gross violations of civic rights in general is a well known fact. Even in Brussels. When inquiring with EU officials, what could be done about it, the answer is sadly enough a big apathetic "disinterest" - once being within the EU (already having passed the entry test), no institution is further interested, whether the status quo of a member state would suddenly deteriorate for whatever reason. And such attitude is regarded to be 'normally accepted'. Interestingly enough, having had a general medical chceck-up at the age of 25, never gives you any guarantee that at the age of 30 you will still in perfect health nor do I remember a case, where a policeman would not issue a speeding ticket, since the offender has passed his driving exam. In short; the EU logic simply does not apply, and therefore should not.
After several rounds of votes to nominate a new general prosecutor, as Mr Trnka's term has - in my view: fortunately - come to an end, the former prosecutor finally is exit. Yet, with a very remarkable 'farewell speech' on television.
Not only has Mr Trnka very willingly swiped several cases under the carpet; where even a blind person could see that it was a servile gesture to accommodate former prime minister Fico's cronyism. All of a sudden, Mr Trnka appeared to be the martyr and started to recite a list of negative assessments at the address of the present government and particular persons in politics. So far, I think this is the prerogative of journalists, analysts or bloggers.
A person, who should be non-partisan, neutral, serving the justice for all citizens, is broadcasting political messages to the public. Not a mere faux pas, but - when taken his exact wording into account - a pure vulgarism pur sang. An official, trespassing to such an extent his formal and informal competencies, should not only be charged for his misconduct, but finally initiate Brussels' apathy to turn into a more vigilant role to play in order to sustain democratic values throughout its EU states. Brussels' silence might be perceived as being a silent accomplice. And this, in my view, definitely has not been the initial idea of the European founding fathers.
