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Presidents boycott Sovereignty Day ceremony as ideological rift widens

A political dispute has erupted over the celebration of Sovereignty Day, with accusations of 'communist' sentiment and the Red Star symbol marking the divide. The current President Nataša Pirc Musar and former presidents have announced they will not attend the state ceremony. Former President Milan Kučan criticized the current government's ideological focus, drawing a reaction from Prime Minister Janez Janša.

In related political news, a new narrative has emerged around Anže Logar, who is now being portrayed as playing the victim amidst alleged affairs involving the Democrats. This comes as investigations continue into claims that a person associated with Logar allegedly forged documents, raising questions about Logar's awareness of these actions.

Other domestic stories include claims of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) members and sympathizers being prevalent in electoral bodies, and the party's alleged plans to collect data on residents' nationality and religious affiliation. Meanwhile, Dr. Bogomir Kovač, a Full Professor at the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Economics, has weighed in on the debate surrounding the proposed abolition of mandatory RTV contributions, calling it a 'professional embarrassment' and emphasizing the need for stable financing.

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Political Rift and Boycott Over Sovereignty Day

A political dispute has arisen over the celebration of Sovereignty Day, characterized by accusations of 'communist' sentiment and the Red Star symbol. The current President Nataša Pirc Musar and former presidents will not attend the state ceremony. Former President Milan Kučan criticized the current government's ideological focus, eliciting a response from Prime Minister Janez Janša.

Logar Portrayed as Victim Amidst Democrat Allegations

Anže Logar, who previously pledged a new approach to politics, is now being portrayed as a victim in the face of alleged affairs involving the Democrats. This development follows ongoing investigations presenting evidence that a person associated with Logar allegedly forged documents, raising questions about Logar's knowledge of these actions.

SDS Influence in Electoral Bodies and Data Collection Plans

The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is accused of having numerous members and sympathizers within electoral bodies, with allegations of election fraud by Janez Janša dismissed as a 'public performance'. Furthermore, the SDS party is reportedly planning to collect data on the nationality and religious affiliation of residents.

Debate Continues on RTV Contribution Abolition

The proposed abolition of the mandatory RTV contribution continues to be a point of contention, with Dr. Bogomir Kovač, a Full Professor at the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Economics, describing it as a 'professional embarrassment' and a 'lost political game', underscoring the critical need for stable financing for RTV.

Lower VAT in Croatia Did Not Reduce Food Prices, Slovenia Faces Similar Issue

A 2022 reduction of VAT in Croatia did not lead to lower food prices but instead benefited retailers, raising concerns that Slovenia's intervention law may face the same outcome.

Debate on Teachers' Chamber Modeled After Hungary's

A discussion has been raised regarding whether Slovenia will establish a teachers' chamber, potentially modeled after a similar institution in Hungary.

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