Brussels wants explanation of Slovakia on EU subsidies

brussels - The European Commission has requested information from the Slovak authorities about possible abuse of EU agricultural subsidies. The daily EU administration responds to media reports that an Italian mafia network with ties in Slovak government circles would have eclipsed EU money.

The Slovakian journalist Jan Kuciak who researched this was shot last weekend, together with his girlfriend. The police suspect that his search has become fatal.

The Minister of Culture Marek Madaric resigned on Wednesday because he could not bear the murder of a journalist. Prime Minister Robert Fico has awarded 1 million euros for the tip that leads to the perpetrators. According to local media, three Italians have been arrested.

The European Parliament wants to send a team to the country to investigate the case. Chairman Tajani said on Thursday to prepare for this. A parliamentary delegation recently visited Malta, after an investigative journalist was killed by a car bomb.