Slovakian communal politicians as superstars

Mayors of Slovakian cities are portraying themselves increasingly in local papers and television as Superstars. They use tax money to put themselves into the spotlight, complains Márius Kopcsay. That's how the mayor of Galanta ended up with eight images of himself in the 16-page November edition of his local newsletter. "What does that show? The incredible eagerness of local representatives to work? Perhaps in some cases. But it mainly shows that communal politicians have access to enormous influence over money, and thus over power. Of course, decentralisation is part of the democratic system. But under Slovakian conditions, this is also creating fertile ground for corruption and financial gain. Many 'great' politicians envy the media of their communal colleagues."

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