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"Slovakia is under threat from the construction of a mega-casino misleadingly called the Metropolis. After Slovenia, Hungary and Austria refused to issue the necessary licences, the groups involved are now turning to Slovakia in order to push through their business plan there. The Parliament in Bratislava has expressed a negative opinion but the decision is not final and the gambling project continues.
The developer is already resorting to euphemisms and presenting the project as a multi-functional centre. There is talk of playgrounds, an aqua park and a conference centre but nothing about a mega-casino.
What obstacles can the EU erect to prevent gambling operations in Member States? How is the EU protecting the most vulnerable groups? It is no secret that gambling goes together with criminality, violence, organised crime, prostitution and various other related phenomena. I call on my fellow Members and also on national associations to join the citizens of Slovakia in their protest and to also sign the written declaration and in that way support our protest."@en1
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