Climate denier nominated for environment minister prompts petitions

When Očová mayor Rudolf Huliak's name first appeared on the list of potential candidates for ministries in Robert Fico's fourth government, eyebrows were immediately raised.

Known for previously spreading conspiracy theories, making hateful statements against conservationists and the LGBT+ community, and climate change denial, two petitions were immediately launched - one against the potential controversial appointment, and one supporting his nomination.

While Slovak National Party chair Andrej Danko has now confirmed he wants his party's nominee as environment minister in the new coalition government, the petitions continue to gain signatures.

Huliak would go to Russia