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Judicial probes target SDS associates and MP Mijič

A judicial investigation has opened into what local reports are calling a Slovenian Watergate, focusing on Damjan Žugelj and associates of the SDS party. Simultaneously, the Financial Administration is investigating the private company of MP Boris Mijič for suspected VAT fraud.

The government faces familiar accusations of attempting to subordinate independent media and using parliamentary committees to settle scores with opponents. While Prime Minister Janez Janša has been accused of threatening the jobs of 50,000 public employees, he has found the budget to expand his own personal staff.

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"Slovenian Watergate" investigation targets SDS, MP faces fraud probe

A judicial investigation, dubbed "Slovenian Watergate," has begun into Damjan Žugelj and associates from the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS). Separately, the Financial Administration (Furs) is investigating the company of Member of Parliament Boris Mijič on suspicion of VAT fraud, deepening the existing scrutiny over political corruption.

Government accused of political overreach and media subordination

Reports accuse Prime Minister Janez Janša's government of threatening public employees and attempting to subordinate independent media. Allegations include a visit by Hungarian bank bosses to Janša shortly before RTV Slovenija was denied a loan. Concerns are raised about the unchecked power of parliamentary investigative committees and a "political showdown" with the prosecution, with Anže Logar's 'Skok' initiative being criticized as an attack on the prosecution.

Referendum discussion questions public guidance

A prominent story questions whether the public is being misled by an upcoming referendum, suggesting that the right-wing offers no clear solutions for managing a social state and advocating for private spaces free from state interference.

Matjaž Han's leadership challenged as Maribor mayoral race heats up

The Social Democrats are preparing for a statutory congress where the leadership of Matjaž Han could be challenged by Matjaž Nemec. Concurrently, a competitive mayoral race is unfolding in Maribor, with political parties seeking candidates from nearby municipalities.

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