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Government proposes move of 50,000 public sector workers to private industry

Discussions are underway regarding a significant shift of 50,000 public sector employees to the economy, marking a potential major personnel change. This follows earlier reports of secret government plans for public sector job cuts and restructuring.

Meanwhile, early voting for upcoming referendums is continuing with high public engagement. These referendums are also drawing political accusations, with the SDS party accused of gambling with the nation's future.

New allegations of financial impropriety have surfaced against Member of Parliament Boris Mijić, who is accused of owning an expensive watch while allegedly lacking funds for workers. Minister of Health Tadej Ostrc is also facing further scrutiny from the anti-corruption commission (KPK) over alleged preferential deals.

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Public Sector Workforce Shift Proposed

A report indicates a potential shift of 50,000 public sector employees to the economy, which would represent a significant personnel change in the country's history. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about public sector restructuring.

Early Voting for Referendums Sees High Turnout

Early voting for upcoming referendums is underway, with a high turnout reported on the first day, indicating significant public engagement. The SDS party faces accusations of risking the nation's future with these referendums, while protests for dignified life, including abortion rights, are also taking place.

MP Mijić Accused of Financial Discrepancy Amidst Refusal to Resign

Member of Parliament Boris Mijić is facing accusations of not having funds for workers while owning an expensive luxury watch. Despite these revelations and calls for his resignation, Mijić has stated his intention to remain an MP, with the president of his party, Zoran Stevanović, indicating a lack of leverage to remove him.

Janša Government Faces Scrutiny Over Border Control and Nuclear Plant…

Prime Minister Janez Janša is proposing increased surveillance on external borders, while his cabinet is being questioned for allegedly concealing correspondence related to the JEK 2 nuclear power plant following an international agreement with the US. Additionally, Hungarian bank executives who previously denied a loan to RTV Slovenia visited Prime Minister Janša, raising questions.

Education Reform Sparks Privatization Concerns and Student Protests

Education reform, announced by Minister of Education, Science and Youth Borut Rončević, is being criticized as a diversionary tactic to facilitate the privatization of the education sector. These concerns are echoed by student protests, which are said to reflect youth anxieties about their future prospects.

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