Slovenia

The political landscape is shifting, with a recent poll indicating a notable decline in public support for the current government. This comes amidst intensified political scrutiny, including a public defense of MP Boris Mijić by National Assembly Deputy Katja Kokot and a petition calling for the resignation of President of the National Assembly Zoran Stevanović. Attacks on President Nataša Pirc Musar and the Constitutional Court continue, framed as tactics to undermine oversight.

Adding to the political challenges are new allegations of financial impropriety. Investigations suggest that the family of Deputy Prime Minister Anže Logar allegedly provided a substantial sum to the daughter of Tomaz Ročnik, while questions are also being raised about the undisclosed funding sources for Logar's election campaign. Separately, Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj faces accusations of again misusing state funds for a family car.

Beyond politics and finances, the country is bracing for a potential energy crisis with anticipated price hikes this winter. Significant social issues are also in the spotlight, including a critical shortage of pediatricians and a concerning rise in detected mental disorders among children. Meanwhile, reports of severe animal cruelty have surfaced, with five cows dying in manure at a cattle farming facility. On a more positive note, storms have finally brought rain to parts of the country, though they also caused minor disruptions and necessitated a rescue operation on Lake Bled.