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MEPs convey stark message about rule of law in debate on EU presidency priorities
Strasbourg – MEPs from the majority of political groups in the European Parliament sent PM Janez Janša some stark messages about the rule of law after he presented Slovenia’s EU presidency priorities in the Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday. His European People’s Party (EPP) too urged him to promptly appoint European delegated prosecutors.
Slovenian NGOs Accuse Govt of Blocking Access to Donors’ Money
Slovenian civil society organisations have accused right-wing premier Janez Jansa and his ministers of continuing a "crusade" against the NGO sector by introducing "discriminatory conditions" which could prevent them from receiving funding.
MFRR warns of attacks on media in Slovenia at multiple levels
Brussels/Ljubljana – The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), a coalition of press freedom organisations and journalism groups, stressed on Monday that media freedom was at risk in Slovenia. Attacks on Slovenian media take place at multiple levels, both legislative and administrative, and on social networks, the group said.
MFRR report finds media in Slovenia systematically undermined by govt
Ljubljana – The Slovenian government is overseeing an increasingly systematic effort to undermine critical media, a coalition of press freedom organisations and journalism groups warned in a report released on Wednesday after conducting a virtual fact-finding mission to Slovenia in late May and early June.
Reynders asks for explanations from Slovenia about EPPO appointment
Brussels, 24 June – European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders reiterated his concerns on Thursday over the fact that Slovenia has still not appointed its European delegated prosecutors (EDPs). He contacted Slovenian Justice Minister Marjan Dikaučič today to voice his concerns and request explanations for the situation. Several MEPs also expressed concern.
Slovenia on CIVICUS watchlist for restricting fundamental rights
Ljubljana – CIVICUS, an international alliance of NGOs, on Wednesday placed Slovenia on its list of countries to be monitored for a decline in fundamental civil liberties. Under Janez Janša’s government, civil society organisations have been undermined by funding cuts and journalists and the national press agency have been targeted, they wrote.
EU Parliament vice-president says Slovenia can push forward EU priorities
Ljubljana – First Vice-President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has spoken to the STA ahead of her visit to Slovenia, saying that the country could push forward the EU priorities over the next six months as it assumes the EU Council presidency. She also discussed the Conference on the Future of Europe.
Slovenia declared the end; "It is over"
However, part of the measures will remain in force.
The current measures will be in force until Thursday, and then they could be reconsidered.
According to Slovenian media, wearing a mask will remain mandatory in closed public spaces, just like using disinfectants and keeping the prescribed distance.
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Row over STA funding dominates debate on STA annual report
Ljubljana – The parliamentary Culture Committee got acquainted on Monday with the Slovenian Press Agency’s (STA) annual report for 2020. The debate mainly revolved around ongoing suspension of STA funding and the new government regulation that details how the STA should perform its public service.
Intl journalist associations condemn Janša’s rebuke to Mijatović
London – Several international journalist organisations condemned Wednesday Prime Minister Janez Janša’s tweet that said Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović was “part of #fakenews network”. This came after her warning about deteriorating media freedom in Slovenia. The organisations agree with her assessment of the situation.