Slovak President Vetoes Whistleblower Protection Bill

The President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, used his power to say no to a new law that would change how people who speak up about wrongdoing are protected.

The law was made by the current government led by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

The President said the law was rushed and didn't listen to worries from the European Union.

The law would have replaced the current office that protects these whistleblowers with a new one.

Some people think this new law would make it harder for people to safely report bad things happening, like corruption.

The President thinks the law could hurt Slovakia's relationship with the EU and its ability to get money from them.

Now, the law will go back to the parliament for another vote.