Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is refusing to dismiss Minister Šutaj Eštok despite mounting pressure. This decision follows controversial statements and actions attributed to the minister. Fico also stated that the country's youth are not worth 50,000 euros, drawing criticism regarding his priorities. Furthermore, he made a divisive comment regarding the LGBT community, suggesting concerns focus instead on a group he labelled “čurillovci,” a derogatory term. These statements and his stance on the minister’s dismissal have ignited public debate and concerns about the direction of Slovak politics, with observers drawing parallels to Russian influence. The remarks have been widely interpreted as provocative and potentially damaging to Slovakia’s international image.