Political Attacks Target President, Court; Drought Crisis Deepens
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New allegations have surfaced regarding deliberate political attacks on President Nataša Pirc Musar and the Constitutional Court, which are being framed as tactics to prevent government oversight. This comes as the country grapples with a deepening catastrophic drought, leaving farmers in despair, while the responsible minister is reportedly on vacation.
Further political shifts include reports of the SDS party gaining control over the Slovenian Motorway Company (Dars), with State Secretary Zdravko Počivalšek expected to appoint its new head. Concurrently, new financial irregularities have emerged, questioning how a former bankrupt acquired 800,000 euros for land purchases, and an investigation is underway concerning Aleš Hojs.
Adding to the national concerns, a sophisticated cyberattack, employing bots from 40 countries, targeted the Necenzurirano news website. The nation also faces environmental questions regarding planned energy exploitation megaprojects on warming rivers, and a major retailer, Mercator, is contending with significant debt and potential layoffs.