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Slovenia: Foreign policy, media control backlash — FrontPages.eu, September 05, 2026

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Prime Minister Janez Janša's foreign policy is facing intensified scrutiny, particularly his strong support for Israel, which has drawn criticism from within Slovenia and from Berlin. Critics are linking his stance to antisemitic theories and a perceived failure to acknowledge the situation in Palestine. Domestically, the government is encountering fresh challenges, including a controversial proposal by the Ministry of Culture to implement direct political control over the public broadcaster RTV Slovenia, sparking concerns about media independence. New allegations of financial misconduct have also surfaced, targeting Minister Janez Cigler Kralj for allegedly using state funds for a family car again, and raising questions about the financing of Anže Logar's political campaign. Amidst these political and financial controversies, protests against the government are reportedly beginning, with calls for accountability regarding former Prime Minister Robert Golob's legal situation. On a positive note, Slovenian athlete Kristjan Čeh achieved a significant victory, winning the Diamond League final in Brussels for the second time.

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Prime Minister Janez Janša's foreign policy, particularly his robust support for Israel, is facing significant backlash and renewed criticism. Articles question the domestic support for his foreign policy direction and link his stances to antisemitic theories, while Berlin has expressed regret over decisions made by his government regarding the condemnation of Israeli settlements.

Mladina: Friends: Why Janša Leads Foreign Policy Nobody in Slovenia Supports?

This main article questions Prime Minister Janša's foreign policy direction, suggesting it lacks domestic support in Slovenia.

Mladina: Slovenia is No More – Now It's About Israel!

This story criticizes Janša's strong support for Israel, linking it to antisemitic theories and a failure to acknowledge the situation in Palestine, while also suggesting he aims to racially define Slovenia.

Mladina: More Right-Wing Than Netanyahu

This story appears to compare the political stances of Slovenian figures, possibly Prime Minister Janša, to that of Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting a more extreme right-wing position.

Delo: Berlin Regrets Janša Government's Decision, Dodges Motives

Germany expresses regret over a decision made by the Janša government, with a representative stating they would not speculate on its motives. The issue is linked to blocking group condemnation of Israeli settlements and the EPP.

Fresh corruption allegations have emerged, with Minister Janez Cigler Kralj accused of again using state funds for a family car. Additionally, investigative reports are questioning the high cost and unknown funding sources of Anže Logar's campaign, alongside concerns about a political appointment linked to Logar that allegedly circumvented legal procedures.

Necenzurirano: Political Appointments: Logar's Supervisor Circumvented Law with Antedated…

An investigative piece questioning a political appointment, suggesting that a supervisor linked to Anže Logar may have circumvented legal procedures with an antedated statement.

Necenzurirano: Logar's Campaign Among the Most Expensive; Source of Most Money Unknown

This news report investigates the financing of Anže Logar's campaign, highlighting its high cost and the unknown origins of a significant portion of its funding.

Necenzurirano: Minister Cigler Kralj Bought Family Car at State Expense Again

An investigative report alleging that Minister Cigler Kralj has once again used state funds to purchase a car for his family.

The Ministry of Culture is proposing a system for RTV Slovenia that critics argue would introduce direct political control, cynically framed as ensuring an 'independent public media service.' Separately, rumors are circulating about the potential sale of POP TV, and an exhibition at Turjak Castle was reportedly 'closed,' raising broader concerns about media and cultural autonomy.

Mladina: Fourth Round

The Ministry of Culture is proposing a system for RTV Slovenia that would introduce direct political control, cynically justified as ensuring an 'independent public media service'.

Mladina: Silencing POP TV, is Telemach the Target?

This article delves into rumors about the potential sale of POP TV, exploring the broader context of media control.

Mladina: Exciting Times

This article examines why an exhibition at Turjak Castle was 'closed,' likely implying censorship or political interference.

Reports highlight disturbing social issues, including a sexual assault involving primary school students without parental notification, and discrimination against a Roma student on the first day of school. Additionally, economist Bogomir Kovač has criticized the government's new foreigners act, stating it has created self-inflicted problems.

Dnevnik: Several boys sexually assaulted classmate in primary school, parents not…

A disturbing report of sexual assault involving primary school students, with a lack of parental notification.

Dnevnik: Discrimination of Roma student on the first day of school

A Roma student faced discrimination on their very first day of school, highlighting ongoing societal issues.

Dnevnik: Bogomir Kovač: The government has hit its own wall with the foreigners act

Bogomir Kovač criticizes the government's new foreigners act, stating it has created self-inflicted problems.

New protests against the government have reportedly begun, with a column titled 'It has begun' discussing actions in Republic Square. Concurrently, a piece argues that if former Prime Minister Robert Golob is found guilty in the Bobnar case, then all past and future prime ministers should face similar judgment, reflecting ongoing demands for political accountability.

Mladina: Columns: Murderers of children, welcome to Janša's Slovenia!

This column is a strong condemnation of current policies or social trends in Slovenia under Janša's government, framed in a provocative manner.

Mladina: Everyone. Or No One.

This piece argues that if Robert Golob is guilty in the Bobnar case, then all past and future prime ministers should also face judgment.

Mladina: Columns: It has begun

This piece discusses the start of protests, likely referring to Jaša Jenull's actions in Republic Square, indicating the beginning of a movement.

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