Slovakia's social affairs minister has stepped down after admitting his relatives had applied for money from the EU's structural funds.
Ludovit Kanik announced his resignation on Wednesday (5 October).
The minister is a board member of a company that was a hot candidate for financial support from Brussels, worth around €0.5 million.
His brother had previously also been granted funding for activities boosting tourism in a Slovak region.
The minister's move has caused ...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login