Education, Science, Research and Sport Minister Juraj Draxler thinks that head teachers should be more careful about the activities that they allow to happen on their school premises in response to a story in the media that paramilitary organisation Slovenski branci (Slovak Recruits) has organised several 'defensive activities' at primary and secondary schools over the past school year. According to Draxler, lectures and training by an extremist organisation could present significant dangers to the personal development of children.
"I would like to ask head teachers to pay great attention when it comes to whom they let into their classrooms. In the case of outdoor activities they should cooperate mainly with our army," said Draxler. Schools can also contact the police, fire brigade or rescue services. According to the Education Ministry, it's not appropriate to provide room in schools for organisations that the Interior Ministry views as inclining towards right-wing extremism. "In the current online age it isn't a problem to check up on organisations on the internet that would like to come into schools. I also recommend a personal interview with representatives of organisations and a detailed check of the materials given out to pupils. I would be very displeased if paramilitary groups visited our schools again," stressed Draxler. The presence of paramilitary organisations in schools will also be investigated by the State School Inspectorate. The ministry has yet to rule out whether any action will be taken.
