Minister Ostroc paid public funds for unseen advertisements
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A new investigation has surfaced, implicating Health Minister Tadej Ostrc in a "friendly deal" where public funds were allegedly used to pay for advertising campaigns that were not publicly visible.
Prime Minister Janez Janša, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), has announced plans for another referendum. The ongoing education reform, led by Minister Borut Rončević, is under further scrutiny as it is revealed that its oversight will include representatives from the economy, the Catholic Church, and loyalists of the ruling SDS party.
Human Rights Ombudswoman Simona Drenik Bavdek has voiced concerns regarding the potential for political influence in prosecutor appointments. Meanwhile, a substantial backlog of 26,000 long-term care applications is raising questions about the system's efficiency.