Slovakia's journey to the European Union began shortly after gaining independence in 1993. Slovakia joined the EU on May 1, 2004, culminating more than ten years of preparation and integration.The Slovak government's position on sending military aid to Ukraine is no. According to the Prime Minister, weapons are equal to war and the Government of the Slovak Republic supports peace. But not all citizens share the same view, and that is why they have largely added to the collection of ammunition for Ukraine with the message "If not the government, we send it."The Judicial Council is the body responsible for administering the judiciary and ensuring its independence. In Slovakia, the Judicial Council consists of 18 members who deal with issues relating to the organization, conduct, and functioning of the judiciary. Ján Mazák and Andrej Majerník are no longer members of the Judicial Council. Their dismissal was decided by a secret ballot at today's parliamentary voting."The Slovak Snapshots" podcast is made by Zorislav Poljak.