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Salvatore Brizzi wrote that, in his opinion, difficulties could not be eliminated even with a lot of money, because consciousness evolves through friction. He argued that an easy life was only possible by learning to face difficult situations with serenity. #VitaFacile #CrescitaPersonale #Difficoltà (translated)

Daniele Tavoni, a 54-year-old man arrested for the double murder of his mother and her partner in Mirandola, is described as being stuck in a difficult economic and relational situation, with ongoing family disputes related to his requests for money and previous experiences in mental health services. #DupliceOmicidio #Mirandola #DanieleTavoni (translated)

Katja Kokot noted that "they" have money and are corrupt, and that attention is, in her opinion, once again being directed towards commenting on the problem rather than the problem itself. She compared this to eavesdropping, where, in her words, the blame lies with the one who recorded it. She labeled such a redirection of attention from the real problem as a form of art. She added that others can continue to publish her edited photos, even those on which she looks bad, but she sarcastically remarked that this will not solve the country’s issues or improve people's lives. #denar #težave #kritika (translated)

Four people have been investigated for a scam that involved a false notice of suspicious withdrawal and a deceptive phone call from alleged law enforcement officers, which led a victim to transfer money to an account controlled by the fraudsters. #truffa #spoofing #carabinieri (translated)

Žan Mahnič thanked everyone who voted four times in favor at the Sunday referendums. He assessed that the result, despite greater engagement from the left, exceeded the expectations of the right. According to him, the campaign was supported by leftist parties, several dozen NGOs, influencers, unions, RTV Slovenia, and activists, who he claimed received funding from the state budget through calls for proposals, while only right-wing parties participated on the other side. Mahnič noted that the left expected a victory of 70 to 30, but that did not happen. He added that the two referendums won by the left were decided by a few hundred votes. He interpreted the result as confirmation that the direction of the government led by Janez Janša is supported by 50 percent of voters, even though surveys estimated support at around 40 percent, and in some areas considerably more than 50 percent. He assessed the political balance in Slovenia as 50:50 and predicted that in ten years, due to the voting habits of older and younger voters, it could turn in favor of the right. For the upcoming referendum on the intervention law for the development of Slovenia, he called for a joint campaign of advocates for lower taxes and less bureaucracy. He believed that right-wing parties alone would not be able to secure a victory and that artisans, entrepreneurs, retirees, students, healthcare workers, and others affected by the law should be involved. He attributed a stronger mobilization to the opposing side than that seen in the Sunday referendums and assessed that their concerns were not about Slovenia and the citizens' wallets, but rather their own benefits. Mahnič also warned of the possibility that there might be too few representatives of the advocates in the face-offs organized by RTV Slovenia compared to politicians, NGOs, unionists, and influencers on the opposing side. He urged those affected to actively engage in the campaign and asked what they were willing to do for collective success. #Slovenija #politika #referendum (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)

Matej Rigelnik wrote after participating in the Financial School for Youth event organized by Finance.si that he left feeling genuinely proud. According to him, 40 young people, mostly around 20 years old, voluntarily attended the twelve-hour education on personal finance. Rigelnik stated that the participants surprised him with their interest, questions, and serious approach. He believed that financial literacy is not only related to money but also to independence and the freedom to make decisions. He noted that, given the interest of young people, we should be more cautious in our judgments about what they do not understand and what will come of them. In his opinion, the voluntary decision of 40 young people to dedicate part of their free time to understanding their financial future indicated that something is shifting in the right direction in the country. He expressed pride in them and added that the future may be better than it sometimes seems. #FinančnaPismenost #Mladi #Izobraževanje (translated)

"In the story, what follows this law is that money has to be taken from somewhere. People will receive a little something, but on the other hand, they will be heavily penalized," Alenka Bratušek pointed out, emphasizing that the government does not reveal how it will cover the budgetary gap that will be created by the adoption of this law. #referendum #interventniZakon #Slovenija (translated)

It will be more difficult for us to follow the money, European Court of Auditors President Tony Murphy pointed out in an interview with Politico, stating that the proposed system would complicate tracking where European money actually goes and who ultimately receives it. #EvropskaUnija #gospodarstvo #kmetijstvo (translated)

The European Commission plans to change the way European funds are distributed, which could bring greater flexibility but at the same time increases the risk of irregularities and makes it more difficult to control the spending of nearly one trillion euros of European money, warns the President of the European Court of Auditors, Tony Murphy. #EvropskaUnija #gospodarstvo #kmetijstvo (translated)

Borut Rončević stated that he led a delegation with the head of the cabinet Breda Mulec, the acting general director for science Andrej Vastl, and the ambassador to Japan Jurij Rifelj. According to him, its composition was comparable to that of other foreign delegations and in line with long-standing practice. He added that the government approves the delegation before each trip and that its members have the right to travel with the minister. He wrote that as a minister he represents the state and will not opt for populist moves, such as what he believes was Luka Mesec's two-day trip by train to Brussels and showcasing a sandwich. He believed the story could be highlighted by leftist media and their political allies in the opposition. Rončević also noted that in a few months he reduced the number of employees at the ministry by nearly 5 percent and eliminated over 10 million euros in unnecessary expenses. He emphasized that, according to him, they handle public money responsibly, and the trip was more expensive than desired due to scheduling and the availability of airline tickets. #vlada #slovenija #odgovornost (translated)

Democracy noted that the new leadership of UKC Ljubljana pointed out the potential for millions in savings within weeks. They questioned what had happened in previous years and stated that they had also been targeted due to raising questions about the spending of taxpayers' money. According to them, some are satisfied with things remaining unchanged, but they are not. #javnofinančno #korupcija #UKCLjubljana (translated)

Teva wrote that people with overdue obligations for the RTV contribution should be forgiven their debts if Golob's government returned the money from fines to participants in street protests due to COVID. He added that this would only apply to those who support the abolition of the RTV contribution. https://t.co/MgwHcETvNs #RTVprispevek #GolobovaVlada #Covid19 (translated)

Massimo Lovati, former lawyer of Andrea Sempio, denies the accusations of corruption from the Prosecutor's Office of Pavia, stating that he has never requested money and suggesting that the discrepancies in the accounts of the other lawyers may arise from a lack of trust in him or from a setup. #Garlasco #Sempio #corruzione (translated)

Barbara Pance noted that millions from GEN-I were directed to selected media and lawyers under the scrutiny of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption. She stated that it amounted to 3 million euros for media and 3 million for lawyers, and that the financial flows increased the most before the elections. She added that the public has the right to know how much money state-owned companies allocate to the media and for what purpose. https://t.co/sA9ztTiygC #mediji #transparentnost #finančnistrok (translated)

The International Monetary Fund has raised its GDP growth forecast for Slovenia to 3.2 percent, while also predicting higher inflation and the introduction of new rules for obtaining loans, which require that at least 840 euros must remain for living expenses. #krediti #BankaSlovenije #življenjskiStandard (translated)

Milorad Dodik is striving with the help of lobbyists to increase international support for the Republic of Srpska, which includes seeking support in the USA, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, but his lobbying is subject to criticism and legal challenges, mainly due to alleged money laundering. #RepublikaSrbska #lobiranje #politika (translated)