Immunity Denied for Former PM, Protests Target Government Amidst New Lawsuit
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Slovenia's political landscape is marked by heightened tensions following the National Assembly's decision to deny immunity from criminal proceedings to former Prime Minister Robert Golob in the ongoing Bobnar case. [cite: 24ur, Dnevnik] This move, which has significant political implications, comes as MP Stevanović calls for Golob's resignation, even though he is now the leader of the opposition Freedom Movement. [cite: 6, 10, 23, 24ur]
Adding to the confrontational atmosphere, the first major protest against the current government of Prime Minister Janez Janša is set to take place today in Republic Square, Ljubljana. [cite: Mladina] This coincides with Prime Minister Janša's announcement of a lawsuit against former Prime Minister Robert Golob and former Deputy Prime Minister Luka Mesec, accusing them of damaging his honor and good name. [cite: Mladina]
Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture Janez Cigler Kralj faces new scrutiny from the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) over alleged misuse of an official car. [cite: Necenzurirano] Other notable developments include a new law barring foreigners with permanent residence from voting in local elections, and a tragic accident near Krško claiming the life of a tractor driver. [cite: Dnevnik, Dnevnik]