The latest Eurobarometer survey shows that Slovaks' trust in national institutions increased in November 2018 following a rapid decline last March in connection with the murders of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova. While, for example, in March 2018 a mere 38 percent of Slovaks trusted the police following the murders, trust rose to 45 percent in November. However, the figure is still low compared to the EU average - 72 percent. According to political scientist Pavol Babos it is the relatively successful investigation and detention of suspects in the journalist's murder that is behind the restored confidence.
Zuzana Botiková, Photo: TASR
