Slovakia's National Security Adviser Resigns Amid Epstein Scandal

Wed Feb 04 2026 04:58:05 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Miroslav Lajčák steps down as Slovakia's national security adviser following revelations of his messages with Jeffrey Epstein discussing women and diplomacy. Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted his resignation to prevent political fallout.

Miroslav Lajčák resigned from his position as national security adviser to Slovakia's Prime Minister after documents from the U.S. Department of Justice surfaced, showing he exchanged messages with Jeffrey Epstein about girls and diplomatic matters. Lajčák's resignation was announced by Prime Minister Robert Fico, who acknowledged his experience in foreign policy but noted the political implications of the revelations. The messages, dating back to 2018, prompted public outrage although no wrongdoing was indicated in the files. Lajčák's departure reflects the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein's connections with influential figures.

Miroslav Lajčák, the national security adviser to Slovakia's Prime Minister, has resigned following the release of documents showing interactions with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation, which Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted, comes after a significant cache of documents, totaling three million files, was made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. These files included messages exchanged between Lajčák and Epstein, wherein they discussed women and future diplomatic meetings. While the documents did not directly implicate Lajčák in any wrongdoing, his connection with Epstein raised questions and sparked public outcry in Slovakia.

In one exchange from October 2018, when Lajčák was serving as Slovakia's foreign minister, he and Epstein appeared to discuss potential interactions with women, reflecting a light-hearted nature to their communications. Despite initially denying he had conversations focused on women, Lajčák later embraced resigning to spare Fico from potential political repercussions. Prime Minister Fico defended Lajčák, calling the criticism of him hypocritical and politically motivated. Lajčák was a significant figure in Slovakia's diplomatic circles, having served in multiple governments and positions, including being the EU's special representative for the western Balkans. The situation continues to unfold as further details about Epstein's extensive network and associations with high-profile individuals are revealed.