Non-attached MEP Erik Kaliňák has asked the European Commission what concrete diplomatic, political and legal steps it has taken to safeguard its integrity and public trust following allegations of interference in the 2023 Slovak elections contained in a US House Judiciary Committee report. The question, submitted on 15 April 2026, targets the Commission's credibility and its response to what it has called unfounded allegations.
Kaliňák's written question (E-001526/2026) follows the Commission's reply of 14 April 2026 to his earlier question (E-000527/2026), in which the Commission firmly rejected the allegations as unsubstantiated. Now the MEP presses for specifics: whether the Commission has formally approached the US House Judiciary Committee, its Chair, or the US Congress to request a public correction or retraction; what diplomatic notes or official letters have been sent; and what public steps—press releases, statements, media briefings—have been taken to refute the claims before the European public.
The question contains concrete asks: it demands a yes/no answer on whether formal diplomatic or legal steps have been taken, and if not, why not. It also requests a detailed list of public communications. The underlying policy orientation is one of transparency and institutional accountability, with Kaliňák seeking to force the Commission to move beyond a brief written denial and demonstrate active defence of its reputation.
As a written parliamentary question under Rule 144, the Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. The answer will signal whether the Commission considers the matter closed or is willing to escalate diplomatically, and will indicate its broader approach to defending EU institutional integrity against external allegations.