“Please, tell me this is a joke,” was one of the very first reactions published on Twitter after the presumptive Prime Minister-designate, Robert Golob, and his coalition partners, Tanja Fajon and Luka Mesec, revealed 15 of the 19 names of the future ministers. Their picks from the presidents of the failed parties that did not …
First Reactions to the Future Ministerial Team: God Help Us! Read More »
Zoran Janković’s announcement that he will run for a new term as mayor of Ljubljana is a cause for concern for Slovenian democracy, the rule of law and public finances. The most legally protected representative of the left obviously feels safe enough to continue to save the family economy related to the affairs of the …
Interview with Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga. On 3 April Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz won its fourth consecutive term in office and a large absolute majority. First of all, I would like to congratulate you for the result of last month elections. Nobody expected such an overwhelming victory of Fidesz, what are the causes of this …
Judit Varga: “For us, democracy means the will of the people” Read More »
“Frontex”, the European Border and Coast Guard agency tasked with protecting Europe’s borders, is once again embroiled in a political scandal. It’s not the first time. In January 2021, Frontex announced its withdrawal from Hungary because of the Orbán government’s immigration policy. This retreat was preceded by a campaign by the Hungarian branch of the non-governmental organization (NGO) …
The “Frontex”-Leggeri affair: Does the EU want Soros’ NGOs to “guard” Europe’s borders? Read More »
On the basis of the Promotion of Tourism Development Act, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Slovenian Tourism Strategy 2022 – 2028, which represents the basic framework for the development of Slovenian tourism in the next seven years. The strategy responds to the new circumstances and challenges faced by the tourism industry, …
Government adopts the new seven-year Slovenian Tourism Strategy 2022 – 2028 Read More »
Folke Straube has been the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Slovenia in Helsingborg, Sweden for more than 26 years. At his request, he was relieved of his duties in March 2022. At the completion of his tenure, Folke Straube was received by Ambassador Edvin Skrt, who thanked him for his personal commitment and for …
“If there is not enough loot, it has to be shared. Which is why the future Prime Minister is inventing new ministries without an actual in-depth discussion. If need be, he will come up with even more. Ministry of Intergenerational Cooperation – what is that? Is it intended for retirees? For demographics? For families? Without …
The digitalisation measures, approved by the government last year, are already proving to be effective. Their results are already becoming apparent, as Slovenia is above the European average in terms of digitisation – for the first time ever. Namely, according to the measurements of the Digital Futures Index, prepared by the technology giant Microsoft, which …
Microsoft Digital Futures Index: Slovenia Is Above Average in Terms of Digitalisation Read More »
“They just decided to do it, and there was no response… They fired me before my contract expired, and that was the decision of the then-management. No explanation was ever given as to why I was fired. They used the “new format for the show” as an excuse, but it was clear a year before …
Slovenia went through dramatic months. Serious analyses of the past period will be needed because Slovenian democracy is on the brink of survival. The philosophy of Egyptian pots of meat prevails. When those who are a symbol of bloody party repression, Kučan, Roter, and the like, call for the protection of democracy, it is not …
An alternative to the Golob government will be needed soon Read More »
The Croatian Večernji list is critical of Slovenia’s policy towards Croatia if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taken over by SD president Tanja Fajon. Croatia will lose support for joining the Schengen area, as Fajon does not support Croatia’s entry into Schengen, and the arbitration dispute will escalate. “Slovenia’s Foreign Minister will open a front …
The state of public finances is improving significantly. In the first four months of this year, state budget revenues reached approximately 4.18 billion euros and were 701 million euros or 20.1% higher than in the same period last year. The state budget deficit narrowed again in April, to more than 1 billion euros less than …
A 147 million euros surplus in the state budget in April Read More »
