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Slovenia: Radical school reform proposed — FrontPages.eu, September 09, 2026

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A radical reform of the school system, including the potential abolition of the nine-year elementary school, has been proposed by Minister of Education, Science and Youth Borut Rončević, sparking immediate concern among teachers' unions. This significant domestic policy shift comes as the country also navigates complex foreign policy developments. In Ljubljana, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is visiting to officially open the Israeli embassy, an event met with a criminal complaint filed against him and a proposal to rename Dimiceva Street to 'Palestinian Street'. These events highlight ongoing tensions and scrutiny regarding Prime Minister Janez Janša's foreign policy. Meanwhile, new allegations of conflict of interest have surfaced concerning the leadership of the public University Medical Centre Ljubljana, with an individual reportedly also heading a private healthcare association. Further domestic issues include public outrage over significantly increased parking fees in Ljubljana, with residents expressing shock at costs of 8 euros for less than an hour. Additionally, new corruption allegations are under scrutiny, involving figures like Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar regarding campaign financing and Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj concerning official vehicle use, alongside investigations into state support for biopower plants linked to Minister of the Interior and Public Administration Franci Matoz.

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Concerns have been raised over a potential conflict of interest within the leadership selection for the public University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UKC Ljubljana). An individual involved in deciding the leadership also reportedly heads an association advocating for private healthcare providers, prompting scrutiny.

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An individual deciding the leadership of the public University Medical Centre Ljubljana also heads an association advocating for private healthcare providers, raising conflict of interest concerns.

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Residents and visitors in Ljubljana are expressing anger and surprise over parking fees of 8 euros for less than an hour, highlighting a significant increase in costs.

Several new allegations of political and financial misconduct are under scrutiny. Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar is facing questions over the secret financing of his election campaign and alleged legal circumvention in political appointments. Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj is being investigated by the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption regarding the use of a company car and driver. Additionally, the state is reportedly rescuing biopower plants owned by Hungarian entities…

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