Slovak Central Bank Chief Pleads Innocent to Bribery Charges, Vows to Continue Role Despite Calls to Resign

Peter Kazimir, the governor of Slovakia's central bank and member of the ECB's governing council, pled not guilty to bribery charges in court.
Kazimir is accused of paying a bribe to Slovakia's former tax chief during his time as finance minister.
If convicted, Kazimir faces up to five years in prison but maintains his innocence and says the charges are fabricated.
Despite calls for his resignation, Kazimir says he will continue in his role as central bank governor.
The case is part of an anti-corruption effort targeting officials from the previous government.