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Miroslav Pacnik called on voters to mark SDS on November 15 and announced his candidacy for municipal councilor on their list. He wrote that he wants to contribute to the development of the municipality of Velenje, attract investors, and strengthen the economy, as well as leave more decisions and money to local communities and city districts. At the presentation, he mentioned that he grew up on a small farm near Velenje, completed high school in electrical engineering in Velenje, and studied economic engineering in Maribor. According to him, he served as a civil soldier for seven months at the Topolšica hospital and then worked in Slovenske Konjice. He spent four years in Germany, learned the language, and advanced to a management position, later returning to Slovenia with his family. Pacnik wrote that he worked for 17 years in an American company with 200,000 employees and reached the position of purchasing director. He also emphasized that he built a home and raised three children, and that Christian values are important to him. He regarded the removal of the bronze head of the dictator as a symbolic act that, in his opinion, should steer Velenje and Slovenia back towards democracy. He added that he wants to make the municipality a place where people would want to stay and live. #Velenje #SDS #Demokracija (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)

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 post indicated that the Cuban Christian pastor Alexis Padrón Lorenzo loudly demanded food and medicine for people and his community during the protests. According to the post, the Cuban authorities detained him for three months because of this, and he was said to be almost without food and medicine in prison and without the opportunity to communicate with others. The post also stated that he had been released and was awaiting legal proceedings. https://t.co/544lxFRwvv #protesti #Kuba #pravice #CU (translated)

The decision on the Jek 2 project, which is expected to significantly impact the Slovenian electricity system, is to be made by the end of 2028, with project leader Vinko Planinc emphasizing the importance of community support and consideration of environmental interests. #Jek2 #energija #jedrskaenergija (translated)

I will not just stand by and watch how ICE agents intimidate our communities, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded strongly and announced that he would demand the withdrawal of ICE agents from New York from President Donald Trump. #Priseljenci #NewYork #AgencijaICE (translated)

"I am running because my life has prepared me to serve football," Vega wrote in a statement announcing his candidacy, adding: "Football does not belong to presidents or administrators. Football is bigger than any position, individual, or institution. It belongs to the people and all the players, coaches, referees, fans, volunteers, clubs, leagues, federations, and communities that give football life." #Fifa #RamonVega #nogomet (translated)

The author of the post asked Jurij whether he thinks that the supporters of 4× ZA do not have "their heads and hearts in the right place." He wrote that he pays the same for a theater ticket as the people Jurij defends, and asked if that means his conviction is worth less. He added that he cannot choose the actors, but he can choose the performances. https://t.co/m4mpQMdv0h #gledališče #pravice #skupnost (translated)

Tone Kajzer wrote that the attacks on the Israeli civilian population on October 7 were a barbaric terrorist act. He expressed support for Israel and remembrance of the victims, as well as sympathy for the survivors, their families, and all those who still feel the pain of that day. He called for a decisive rejection of antisemitism across Europe and stated that Jewish communities should live openly and safely, without fear. He labeled Hamas as a terrorist organization that has caused indescribable suffering to the Israeli people and wrote that it should be disarmed and demilitarized in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, so that the peace plan for Gaza can move forward. #BrezStrahu #Solidarnost #Mir (translated)

Ana Karantanska described the behavior of the Islamic community as "sneaky logic" and wrote that with such an approach, laws would not be needed until the problem became big enough. She mentioned Ireland, England, and France and asked what they have today. She added that Slovenia has the right to set the rules of public space and that everyone living there should respect them. https://t.co/idl185AbDE #Slovenija #javniprostor #zakoni (translated)

The article analyzes the discussion about the referendum on the voting rights of foreigners, which raises broader questions about citizenship and the integration of foreigners into Slovenian local communities, where two opposing views on this dilemma confront each other. #VolilnaPravica #Tujci #Integracija (translated)

Climate activist Lavenia Naivalu from Fiji observes the worsening effects of climate change on her community, which leads her to reflect on the mistakes of previous generations and her fight for climate justice in the name of her children. #PodnebneSpremembe #KlimatskaPravičnost #PacifiškeDržave (translated)

The author asked whether the "China shock 1.0" actually occurred and noted that the narrative, according to which China flooded the American market with cheap products, destroying millions of industrial jobs and leaving behind devastated communities, poverty, and political radicalization, is shaky. #Kitajska #industrija #ekonomija #CN #US (translated)