Slovenia
Tuesday 17.3.2020 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
Centre-right party leader becomes Prime Minister raising concerns for civic space
In March 2020 Slovenia’s parliament confirmed Janez Janša as its new Prime Minister. Janša is known for his anti-immigration stance and for being critical towards NGO funding and journalists. In a separate development, the cultural NGO sector continues to face spatial challenges. Meanwhile media watchdog bodies have called on authorities to ensure a safe working environment for journalists who continue to face “intensive attacks”. Read more
Tuesday 30.7.2019 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
CSOs in Slovenia face criticism and derogatory statements for environmental protection work
Cooperation between institutions and civil society remains generally positive. However, some criticism was sparked against environmental civil society organisations in connection with the environmental protection work . Read more
Wednesday 29.5.2019 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
CSOs in Slovenia win lawsuits, while cooperation between CSOs and state continues
The new Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning Simon Zajc, appointed in March 2019, has committed to continue the positive cooperation between the Ministry and the civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated by his predecessor. Read more
Wednesday 28.11.2018 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
New government moves to open space for dialogue with civil society
A number of ministries in Slovenia's new coalition government have moved to create more space for constructive dialogue with CSOs. Read more
Monday 24.9.2018 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
Worry spate of attacks on journalists as new government formed in Slovenia
On 8th August a man drove his car at a reporter and cameraman in Nova Gorica, before fleeing. Read more
Monday 30.7.2018 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
Civil Society Funding Under Threat Following Elections
A possible new government threatens access to public funding for certain civil society organisations; while threats to artists and journalists continue following tense electoral campaign period. Read more
Tuesday 22.5.2018 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
Slovenian government takes "huge steps forward" in its relations with the NGO sector
A Slovenian NGO platform is upbeat about state-civil society relations following the introduction of a new NGO law and prospects for greater funding and support to the sector as elections approach in June 2018. Read more
Wednesday 4.4.2018 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
New NGO law welcomed as challenges to civic space remain
On 23rd March, the Slovenian parliament passed a new NGO law which, for the first time, allows all categories of NGOs to apply for public benefit status. Read more
Thursday 8.2.2018 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
Concerns over public vilification of civil society in Slovenia
In September 2017, 65 European and international NGO networks wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Miro Cerar asserting that the "organised pressure, as well as the media campaign against civil society organisations raise high concerns about the democratic processes in Slovenia..." Read more
Wednesday 19.4.2017 Slovenia - Latest Developments -
Refugee crisis sparks small protests in Slovenia
On 26th January 2017, Slovenia's National Assembly passed an amendment to its Alien's Act that allows the authorities to employ 'emergency measures' to deport and deny entry to any migrant or refugee without reviewing the individual's case beforehand. Read more