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Minister Tomáš Taraba exited a public debate on the Málinec pumped-storage hydropower plant, leading to criticism from local representatives who see it as shirking responsibility. The Ministry of Environment claims the project can receive significant investment status without completed feasibility studies or environmental impact assessments.

Critics, including the Climate Coalition, argue that this approach undermines ecological integrity and public safety, as there is insufficient evidence supporting the project's benefits over modern alternatives. Local residents fear that decisions affecting their future are being made without genuine dialogue.