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Slovenia: State broadcaster survives late-night vote — FrontPages.eu, October 12, 2026

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Sunday's referendums delivered a narrow reprieve for the national broadcaster. Initial results suggested the RTV contribution would be abolished, but late counting turned the tide against the proposal. Simultaneously, a law on parliamentary investigations was defeated, a result civil society groups described as a win for democracy and commentators described as a stalled moment for the right wing. The results prompted the usual political posturing. Opposition leader Janez Janša declared that masks have fallen, while Prime Minister Robert Golob suggested the government had lost public trust. On other ballots, voters approved social assistance measures and blocked a move to grant voting rights to foreigners. Away from the polling stations, Health Minister Tadej Ostrc is facing an uncomfortable week. He is currently answering for a business deal where public funds were spent on advertisements that were never actually seen, while simultaneously proposing a law intended to increase the sale of alcohol and tobacco.

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Preliminary, unofficial referendum results indicate a late-night turnaround, with the proposal to abolish the RTV contribution narrowly failing. This outcome follows an extremely close vote, pending the counting of postal ballots.

Delo: Live: Record turnout and a twist in the RTV contribution referendum

Preliminary, unofficial referendum results indicate a change in outcome regarding the abolition of the RTV contribution.

Dnevnik: Late-night U-turn: RTV contribution abolition narrowly defeated

A referendum vote on the abolition of RTV contributions saw a late-night shift, with the proposal narrowly failing.

24ur: Referendum on RTV contribution: a turnaround

The consultative referendum on the abolition of the RTV contribution resulted in an extremely close vote, with a narrow majority voting against its abolition according to the latest data, pending the counting of postal ballots.

Mladina: Voters also reject abolition of RTV contribution?

Preliminary results indicate a narrow rejection of the abolition of the RTV contribution, though final results are pending.

Political leaders, including Prime Minister Janez Janša and opposition leader Robert Golob, have reacted to the referendum results. Janša stated that 'masks have fallen,' while Golob asserted that the government lacks public trust. Commentaries suggest a stall in the right-wing's political momentum.

24ur: Political reactions: 'Masks have fallen,' says Janša; Golob: 'Government lacks…

Political leaders Janša and Golob react to the referendum results, with Janša stating that 'masks have fallen' and Golob asserting that the 'government lacks people's trust'.

Necenzurirano: Right-wing's Political Advance Halted in Autumn Mud

A commentary piece suggests that the right-wing's political momentum has stalled, likening the situation to being stuck in mud.

Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc is under scrutiny following an investigation revealing a business deal where public funds were reportedly spent on advertisements that were never seen. He is also proposing a law aimed at increasing the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

Necenzurirano: Minister Ošterc's Favorable Deal: Paid for Invisible Ads

An investigation reveals a business deal involving Minister Ošterc where public funds were spent on advertisements that were never seen.

Mladina: Drink and smoke! Minister wants to boost alcohol and tobacco sales

Health Minister Ostrc proposes a law, seemingly influenced from external sources, aimed at increasing the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

The government is planning a judicial reform that could significantly alter court procedures and potentially infringe on citizens' privacy, including access to phone data, according to a secret agreement.

Mladina: Secret agreement: Government plans judicial reform with privacy concerns

The government plans a judicial reform that could significantly alter court procedures and infringe on citizens' privacy, including phone data.

Member of the National Assembly Boris Mijić is under investigation by the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption concerning allegations of false educational qualifications. He is also reportedly building a large house shortly after the elections.

Necenzurirano: Mijić Building Large House Immediately After Elections

Boris Mijić reportedly began construction on a large house shortly after the elections.

Necenzurirano: KPK Investigates Mijić Over False Education Claims

The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption is investigating Boris Mijić concerning allegations of false educational qualifications.

Rok Snežič, a tax consultant, has been seen driving a luxury Mercedes while reportedly seeking state assistance for legal fees. Separately, Anže Logar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Labour, and Sport, is reportedly remaining silent regarding alleged secret financing and donations for a lavish campaign.

Necenzurirano: Rok Snežič Drives a Mercedes, Asks State to Pay His Lawyer

Rok Snežič, allegedly a criminal, is reportedly seen driving a luxury Mercedes while seeking state assistance for legal fees.

Necenzurirano: Democrats' Secret Financing: Logar Silent on Lavish Campaign Donations

Anže Logar is reportedly remaining silent regarding the alleged secret financing and donations for a lavish campaign.

Nika Kovač, the founding director of the 8th of March Institute, was interviewed about the power of collective action, emphasizing the impact individuals can have when working together.

Mladina: We don't realize the power we have when we act together

Nika Kovač, director of the 8th March Institute, is interviewed about collective action and its power.

An article examines the implications of a case involving a firefighter who was allegedly spied upon by an official office, drawing lessons from the incident.

Necenzurirano: Lessons from the Firefighter Case: Office Allegedly Spied

An article examines what can be learned from a case involving a firefighter, who was allegedly spied upon by an official office.

A commentary piece suggests that a 'burka referendum' is being used as a diversionary tactic to facilitate policies that benefit the wealthiest individuals.

Necenzurirano: Burka Referendum: A Smoke Screen for Gifts to the Rich

A referendum on burkas is presented as a diversionary tactic to facilitate beneficial policies for the wealthiest individuals.

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