Rudolf Baláž
Rudolf Baláž is a prominent Slovak bishop who became embroiled in a political scandal during the 1990s. He was targeted by the Slovak secret service, SIS, under Ivan Lexa, as part of a discrediting campaign after he publicly supported President Michal Kováč, who was viewed unfavorably by the government of Vladimír Mečiar.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 4 | 5.50 | 0.24% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 14,206 | $110,000 | 286$ |
| Totals | 4 | 5,459,642 | 14,206 | $110,000 | 286$ |
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Slovakia:
Bishop Rudolf Baláž publicly supported President Michal Kováč during the conflict.
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Slovakia:
Rudolf Baláž was a bishop who became a target of a discrediting action by Ivan Lexa's secret service.
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Slovakia:
Rudolf Baláž was the bishop of Banská Bystrica who became a target after publicly supporting an inconvenient president.
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Slovakia:
Rudolf Baláž was the bishop targeted for discreditation after supporting an unpopular president.
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