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Former PM faces criminal proceedings amid new scandals

Former Prime Minister Robert Golob is now facing potential criminal proceedings, as the State Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that conditions for such action have been met. This development escalates ongoing concerns about corruption and misconduct within the government and public sector. Concurrently, several new financial impropriety claims have surfaced, including high profits for church-affiliated companies, state aid to biopower plants linked to Franci Matoz, and questions surrounding the funding of Anže Logar's political campaign.

In other significant domestic news, the director of the Ljubljana Health Center, Antonija Poplas Susič, has resigned from her position. The nation's agricultural sector is under severe threat, with experts warning of a potential 15% decrease in livestock numbers due to fodder shortages caused by drought. Furthermore, a referendum initiative concerning local elections is set to be withdrawn, and new criticisms are being raised regarding the justification of high fuel prices and labor regulations affecting foreign workers.

The country's foreign policy is also under renewed scrutiny, with a specific Israeli lobbyist identified as influencing Slovenia's decision to block an EU statement. These events collectively highlight a day of significant legal, economic, and social challenges across Slovenia.

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New Corruption and Financial Allegations

Fresh reports detail financial irregularities, including high profits for church-affiliated companies, state intervention to rescue Hungarian-owned biopower plants that allegedly paid millions to Franci Matoz, and a lack of transparency in Anže Logar's political campaign funding. Criticism also emerged regarding 'negative selection' prioritizing loyalty over qualifications, and a family owing employees significant amounts owning a Greek apartment.

Ljubljana Health Center Director Resigns

Antonija Poplas Susič has stepped down as the director of the Ljubljana Health Center, though she will continue her employment with the institution.

Drought Threatens Livestock Numbers

Experts are warning that Slovenia's livestock numbers could decrease by up to 15% due to a severe lack of fodder caused by ongoing drought conditions.

Scrutiny on Fuel Prices and Labor Regulations

Questions are being raised about the justification for record-high fuel prices, with criticism directed at the government's lack of intervention in oil trader margins. Separately, new regulations are expected to significantly impact foreign workers, potentially limiting their family lives and treating them primarily as labor.

Textbook Approval Challenges

School principals report significant delays in the education sector, as the content of textbooks has not yet received approval from the expert community.

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