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The Spanish left, under the leadership of Pedro Sánchez, is embarking on a risky political path with early elections on November 29, where it may lose power, despite failures in addressing the housing problem and uncertainty regarding voter support. #Španija #PedroSánchez #volitve (translated)

Tadej Štrok wrote that in his opinion the woman was not a victim, but rather arranged something for herself in exchange for a political favor, which he labeled as obvious corruption. He added that her explanation to the journalist regarding the values of peace says a lot about society, and he attributed her behavior to foolishness. https://t.co/ZFQdqa5EKE #korupcija #politika #vrednote (translated)

Borut Rončević wrote that following the announcement of a comprehensive reform of education, he experienced increasing political and media pressure. He described the story about airline tickets as an attempt to discredit the responsible minister and a political showdown, but added that ministers are obliged to explain the use of public money. According to him, information about the travel habits of previous governments shows that the current outrage is not due to concern for public finances, but rather opposition to the reform. Rončević believed that unions and the educational establishment had too much influence on education policy in the past. He attributed a legitimate role to unions in representing employees, but said their influence should not include veto power over the substantive direction of the reform. He also claimed that the educational establishment had harmed the system in the last three decades by following a progressive ideology. Regarding the left and the Left, he wrote that they sought ideological hegemony primarily through the fields of education and culture. He emphasized that in preparing the reform, teachers, principals, parents, students, researchers, local communities, and the economy are involved, while unions should participate in discussions about salaries, working conditions, and employee rights. In his view, those politically responsible should decide on the direction of changes based on data and professional analyses. As ten starting points for the reform, he listed a greater emphasis on knowledge, high standards, the development of students' potentials, work ethic, patriotic and civic education, ideological neutrality, the authority of teachers, early literacy, digital and other knowledge for the future, and broader responsibility in shaping school policy. Rončević announced the relocation of the ministry to Novo mesto, a reduction in the number of employees, and strict limitations on remote work. He stated that the success of the reorganization should be measured by faster responses, timely resolution of issues, lower costs, clearer distribution of responsibilities, and user satisfaction. He wrote that the reform has the support of a broader public, parents, teachers, and the coalition, according to the data he presented. He expected even more pressure, including media publications, reports to the Commission for Prevention of Corruption, criminal charges, petitions, and interpellations, and announced that he would not abandon or soften the changes because of them. #reformaizobraževanja #javnofinanciranje #politika (translated)

Bojan Požar assessed that Robert Golob could still defend himself in the court case against Janez Janša with the argument that the controversial words were spoken during a political debate. In the case of the orthopedist Kavčič, however, Požar estimated that he would almost certainly be in trouble, as Kavčič is not a politician and did not run for office, while Golob was said to have personally insulted him. Požar also noted that, in his opinion, Golob had no self-control at all. #politika #slovenija #sodstvo (translated)

Marko Lotrič wrote that Asta Vrečko from the Levica party is spreading lies about him, and he labeled the events in the National Council this week as a political farce. He believes that some have not accepted that they are no longer in power, which is why they are creating political confrontations and personally discrediting him. He emphasized that he respects the role of unions and non-governmental organizations, but in his view, their fundamental mission is not political activism, but rather representing the interests of the people. He added that he himself represents the economy, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, employers, and local communities, which, according to him, create jobs and contribute to the development of Slovenia. Lotrič stated that the voting in the National Council was carried out according to valid rules and that he respects its outcome. He wrote that despite the attacks, he will continue to advocate for the interests of the economy and local communities and strive for cooperation and development of Slovenia. He added that he is not afraid of anyone, as he owes nothing to anyone. He described the political moves of Asta Vrečko and personal attacks as ridiculous, but said that he must respond for the sake of the National Council’s reputation and respect for democratic institutions. He accused Vrečko, some non-governmental organizations, and unions of going too far and causing great damage to the country. He expressed hope that people will soon bring them back down to earth. #Slovenija #Politika #Gospodarstvo (translated)

The U.S. Department of Defense is said to have postponed the release of a politically sensitive report on the deadly attack on an elementary school in Iran's Minab until after the end of the November congressional elections, despite the fact that the internal investigation had already concluded months ago. #AmeriškaVojska #CivilneŽrtve #PolitičnaObčutljivost (translated)

The author noted that Haček's sharpest warning referred to the government's political strategy. According to him, a possible defeat in the referendum would carry significantly more weight if the government presented it as a decision on the fate of Slovenian development. If the referendum were labeled as a normal part of democratic decision-making, however, it could, as he wrote, affect the position of the controversial measures. #slovenskaPolitika #demokracija #referendum #SI (translated)

Boštjan M. Turk wrote that the director of DVK should be politically completely impartial, while Igor Zorčič, in his opinion, opposes this. He claimed that Zorčič should immediately resign on October 11 due to alleged abuses and that he should not have held this position at all. He urged readers to share the post. #politika #nepristranskost #odstop (translated)

Bojan Požar asked who politically took over the DVK and noted that the last directors, Vučko and Igor Zorčič, were former prominent politicians of the transitional left. According to him, Vučko, who is now once again the leading politician of Prerod, was operationally much more capable than Zorčič. He believed that Zorčič should resign and leave, and the future director of the DVK should not be a professional politician. Požar emphasized that the appearance of impartiality at the DVK is just as important as among the leaders in the judiciary, where he believes former politicians of leftist parties are also undermining trust. He cited Jasna Murgelj, a former MP for SMC and a judge or high judicial official in Maribor, as an example. #politika #Slovenija #javnost (translated)

France is facing an alarming political and economic crisis, characterized by record debt, mass protests by young people for improvements in educational conditions, and growing concerns among investors about the stability of public finances, which could have wider consequences for the euro area. #Francija #protesti #gospodarskeTežave (translated)

Vinko Vasle wrote that the right should think ahead about the left's responses instead of just defending itself. He argued that the left used the experiences of the political police from Kučan's UDBA to the police that Klakočar allegedly introduced into parliamentary practice, and with political-mafia propaganda attacked something that, in his words, is usual in parliamentary democracies. He labeled the right as being too gentlemanly in its clashes with the left and believed that it should respond to attacks with equal force. #politika #desnica #levica (translated)

The SDS thanked the voters who, in its opinion, understand that their vote is the strongest democratic tool. It stated that the campaign once again demonstrated the influence of propaganda on public opinion. According to its words, some represented the parliamentary investigation of political officials as political police, while the political police in the past resorted to imprisoning, persecuting, and killing people. SDS added that Slovenia has a lot of work ahead for greater resistance to propaganda in order to reach the level of developed democracies. #demokracija #volitve #propaganda (translated)

Jože Možina wrote that RTV somewhat covered up the interview with historian Dr. Željko Oset that evening, in his opinion. He labeled Oset as an excellent historian who, in his words, placed Asta Vrečko and the political police in the right context. He also referenced Oset's books *The Academic World Under Surveillance* and *The Udbas Handbook* and invited readers to watch the interview. #intervju #zgodovina #politika (translated)

Democracy has recorded that Tadej Ostrc denied proposing what the media reported and emphasized that it is not his policy. He assessed that it was politically demagogic and unfair to accuse the public of a proposal he did not make two days before the referendum. He added that, in his opinion, the document was published with the intention of discrediting him. #politika #referendum #javnost (translated)

Dr. Nina Kojima wrote that it was justified to express dissatisfaction and distrust towards the political direction of RTV Slovenia and to call for a fundamental reform of the public service. She expected the government to implement the reform differently than former Prime Minister Golob, who had announced a "cleaning of RTV Janšism." She added that she was the first on the list herself. Kojima accused former Minister of Culture Asta Vrečko of not protecting her, even though, according to her, RTV Slovenia fell under the jurisdiction of the ministry. She wrote that Vrečko, based on the information she had, was looking forward to the list of those who were laid off. She claimed that they were politically removed, sidelined, and harmed, also describing the insulting attitude towards them. She emphasized that the abolition of the RTV fee would not in itself mean the reform for which, in her view, strategy, effort, and determination were needed. According to her, Slovenia needs a national media that serves the public, reports according to fundamental journalistic principles, and prioritizes facts over comments from ideological speakers. Kojima also wrote that she had lived and grown up with RTV for at least four decades and that the employees were mostly creative, hardworking, and decent intellectuals. Before the referendum, she urged people to consider the consequences of past layoffs for individuals, children, and families. She expressed a wish that she and her family would be among the few affected, and that her former colleagues and their families would not have to endure similar experiences. In conclusion, she called for a public service and government that would act virtuous and not vindictively. #Slovenija #RTV #javniservis (translated)

The referendum question on the amendment to the law on parliamentary investigations is causing great controversy, with the opposition claiming that it introduces a political police, while the government argues that it will only improve the efficiency of investigations into controversial business dealings in the energy sector. #parlamentarnapreiskava #političnapolicija #človekovepravice (translated)