Some Slovak politicians recently criticized Havel for meddling in Slovak domestic affairs and adopting a paternalistic attitude toward Slovakia. SDL deputy Brigita Schmoegnerova noted that although the move gives hope for improvement, the extent of change will remain unclear until the parliament convenes in September. She attached particular importance to the departure of Interior Minister Ludovit Hudek but expressed concern about the lack of experience of his replacement, Gustav Krajci, a former physical education teacher. Speaking on Slovak TV, Krajci dismissed questions about his professional qualifications, stressing that he had gained experience in the state administration while serving as head of a district office. He said he plans to appoint an experienced specialist in police affairs as his state secretary.
Most commentators expect more changes in the future.
Bahn, who had been doing compulsory military service, was buried with military honors. More than 2,000 people, including 300 skinheads from around Slovakia, attended the ceremonies. Also present were Slovak National Party Chairman Jan Slota, Movement for a Democratic Slovakia deputy Arpad Tarnoczy, and Prievidza district council head Miroslav Milos. The funeral ceremony proceeded calmly. Private individuals and enterprises will have the opportunity to purchase recyclable equipment and other materials used by IFOR troops in Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungarian media reported on 29 August.