Slovenian left slams rising police repression under right-wing government
The Left in Slovenia, Levica, demanded the immediate resignation of interior minister Ales Hojs, who is being held directly responsible for police violence and excessive use of force against anti-government protesters in capital Ljubljana
Slovenians reject dilution of water protection law in historic referendum
The amendments to the water protection law which could have promoted uncontrolled construction in coastal areas were rejected by the Slovenian people in a national referendum on July 11
Massive demonstration in Ljubljana demands resignation of Slovenian government and fresh elections
The protesters have alleged that space for dialogue with the government has shrunk and that the fundamental rights of the citizens, freedom of the press and judiciary are under threat
Slovenian constitutional court stays massive arms procurement proposal by government
The right-wing government in Slovenia had planned the procurement of arms worth EUR 780 million for the military to cater to NATO. This had strongly been opposed by the left which had called the proposal unwarranted
Slovenian left intensifies campaign against military spending
The right-wing dominated Slovenian National Assembly last week voted down the left-supported citizens’ initiative calling for a national referendum on the government’s plan for carrying out massive military expenditure
Slovenian Left faces opposition to pro-worker bill
The left-wing Levica Party proposed a bill calling for shop workers to have Sundays off, but conservative parties delayed the voting
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