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Igor Derenda noted that the extended detentions in Bucharest confirm the seriousness of the scandal, which is said to be spreading from Romania to an investigation of business operations throughout the Balkans. In this context, he mentioned that Miran Videtič accuses Slovenian media of protecting Golob by questionable timing of their publications, and he assesses that the political and legal consequences are inexorably approaching. https://t.co/SE4GDHXlVs #Romunija #Balkan #politika (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)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised the Arraiolos format upon his arrival, which, in his words, offers the opportunity for open discussions about the political situation in individual countries, as well as the challenges facing Europe. #EvropskaUnija #NatašaPircMusar #Arraiolos (translated)

The question we are asking is: Europe, where are you, Europe, where are you going? If Europe or the European Union is today the third strongest economic power in the world, this economic power unfortunately does not reflect itself in politics. We will talk about what all we could have done, done differently, what we could have done better," Pirc Musar said in a statement before the start of the meeting of presidents with non-executive mandates in the Arraiolos format. #EvropskaUnija #NatašaPircMusar #Arraiolos (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)

Democracy has made them a target of political attacks, as they claim to be making significant changes in healthcare, fighting corruption, and other key reforms. They believe that the changes disturb those who want to maintain the status quo, and added that the attacks will not stop them in their efforts for a just and development-oriented Slovenia. #Demokracija #Reforme #Slovenija (translated)

"not a professional stance, but a political speech" Klemen Boštjančič emphasized that the state secretary today did not mention "not a single number, no estimate of the shortfall, no calculation of the effect," and assessed that his performance "is not a professional stance, but a political speech." #referendum #interventniZakon #Slovenija (translated)

Liberation asked how many decades similar pamphlets had been present in France and Belgium. He noted that in 1926 there were 649 Muslims living in Slovenia, while in 2026 there would be between 120,000 and 160,000, which he claimed is a comparable share to Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium. He also argued that political Islam is already present through support for radical leftists. #PolitičniIslam #Francija #Belgija (translated)

Sergij referred to people in parliament and on the street with a derogatory term. He wrote that the Left party interprets the democratic majority in parliament as a "kidnapping" of the parliament and assessed that, in his opinion, the party has caused irreparable damage to the political culture and democratic standards in Slovenia. https://t.co/d4yh3gKHFj #Slovenija #Demokracija #Politika (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)

The author of the publication assessed that there is something seriously wrong with the National Electoral Commission (DVK), headed by former politician Zorčič, and that the commission undermines voters' trust in the entire political system. https://t.co/V8tn97Lf6x #politika #volitve #zaupanje #SI (translated)

After the referendum on the intervention law, where the government side lost a key referendum, political analysts are pointing out concerning signs for the government, as civil society organizations with a strategic focus on referendums indicate that the government's strategy of obfuscation has failed. #referendum #politika #civilna_družba (translated)

Vinko Vasle wrote that the law on parliamentary investigation has not been approved, although he claimed it was intended for a political showdown against corruption and crime on the left. He believed that the actions of the police, prosecution, and courts are more important, and called on law enforcement to start honestly investigating at least the cases of Golob and Janković. He argued that this could also lead to actions against others whom he labeled as part of a mafia-corrupted politics at various levels. Vasle highlighted the delay in taking action as a serious challenge and stated that everything is quiet regarding SKOK. He mentioned the arrests in Romania and the investigations into attempts to bribe some MPs of the Resni.ca party as a possible starting point. #korupcija #politika #pravosodje (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)

Luka Svetina wrote that the turnaround in the referendum on the parliamentary inquiry indicates that the propaganda on March 8 about the alleged "political police" scared the oldest voters, aged 65 and older, which polls seem to suggest. He assessed that the opponent does not choose means, so the coalition should prepare for a similar campaign regarding the intervention law. According to him, they would communicate to voters that retirees would be left without pensions, salaries in the public sector would be reduced, while Blaž Brodnjak would have more money. He wished the coalition good luck. #referendum #politika #upokojenci (translated)