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Minister of Environment Tomáš Taraba left a public debate regarding the controversial pumped-storage hydropower plant (PVE) Málinec prematurely, citing ongoing disputes. Critics view this as an evasion of responsibility, asserting that the project threatens local homes and water sources.

The ministry insists that environmental impact assessments and land-use planning will follow the project's approval. Meanwhile, the Slovak Association for Sustainable Energy warns against prioritizing political decisions over environmental considerations.