Slovak minister Kaliňák defends ties with CSG lobbyist, denies conflict of interest

Slovak Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák publicly addressed his relationship with Michal Strnad, a lobbyist for the Czech industrial group CSG, dismissing any conflict of interest while declining to disclose the amounts received for consulting and lobbying services. The statement follows scrutiny over potential undue influence in Slovak defense procurement, though no formal allegations have been confirmed.