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Slovakia’s sidelining of experts and cultivation of a close partnership with Hungary suggests a willingness to concede to Hungarian interests, with potential long-term harm to both the Danube and democracy itself in Slovakia.
Slovakia is currently prioritising political appointments over expert input in its negotiations with Hungary to resolve the long-standing dispute over the Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros waterworks on the Danube River.
The Slovak government has dismissed veteran experts who previously criticised Hungarian proposals. According to opposition figures, this shift aims to accommodate the interests of Viktor Orbán’s government, which has been pushing for years to dam the old Danube channel at four locations, including within Slovak territory.
Representing Slovakia in negotiations is Peter Molda, who had no prior experience in water management until his appointment by Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba – a loyal Slovak National Party colleague. While Hungarian officials claim negotiations with Slovakia are progressing well and could be concluded soon, the potential agreement includes the controversial Insula Magna project, which would permanently alter the shared river.
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