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(From The Slovak Spectator)
Byline: Martina Jurinova Spectator staff
National Memory Institute stresses its utility as political criticism grows IN THE MIDST of the uncertainty surrounding Slovakias National Memory Institute (UPN) following the death of its former chairman, Jan LangoS, the institute has published a further instalment of the files exposing the practices of the communist secret service and its foreign espionage units.
While analysts, historians, and the political opposition see the publication of the original documents as a valuable step in the countrys efforts to cope with its communist past, others have criticized the institute and belittled its importance.
The UPN, currently without a proper director, anticipates the election of a new chairman in October.
Observers believe the results of this election will determine the future direction of the institute.
"Its all about the people who work at and lead the institute.