Led by Prime Minister Janez Janša, the national-conservative federal government is methodically taking apart democratic safeguards in Slovenia, particularly targeting organisations committed to human rights, anti-corruption, and the guideline of law.
According to Civic Space Watch “attacks on civil society organisation, allegations of non-transparent financing, and accusations of political activity were already prominent during the election campaign”and on 30 September 2026, the Slovenian National Assembly, with no public assessment, took apart the NGO Development Fund, putting numerous civil society organisations and continuous programs at instant monetary danger
This relocation might develop a prospective EUR5 million space for more than 300 NGOs that have actually currently signed contracts. The cash is stated to be rerouted to a brand-new fund for the treatment of kids with unusual illness. As Eurochild has actually highlighted a number of times, anti-rights motions typically declare these actions are done to safeguard kids and households.
The Council of Europe Revealed issue about the scenario and in open letter contacted the federal government to:
- Reevaluate the choice to eliminate the NGO Development Fund’s devoted income without developing a sustainable replacement;
- Assurance complete and prompt funding of existing legal dedicationsand guarantee that no signed contract is decreased, suspended or ended as an outcome of the financing modification; and
- Speak with meaningfully with civil society organisations and appropriate stakeholders on any future reform of the financing system.
In 2021, as reported by Politicothe Slovenian Prime Minister, who served a jail sentence for corruption in 2013, triggered debate with social networks posts “pushing far-right conspiracies in an attempt to discredit the leader of a European Parliament delegation visiting his country”
According to Deutsche WelleSlovenia’s LGBTQ+ neighborhood is dealing with a more hostile environment under the present federal government, which eliminated the rainbow flag from the Culture Ministry soon before Ljubljana’s Pride Parade. Activists state anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric has actually grown in spite of current legal gains, consisting of marital relationship equality, while alerting that political signals might normalise hostility.
Media organisations likewise reported intimidation, and the National Assembly threatened to get rid of funds for public broadcasting.
On 11 October 2026, Slovenians declined a federal government costs in a referendumdealing an obstacle to the Prime Minister’s reform strategies. The expense would have broadened parliamentary query powers and needed individuals summoned to affirm to appear instantly, without any court obstacle till the questions ended.
Futher reading:
- Check out Eurochild’s project Fighting Anti-Rights Movements
- Listen to theEurochild podcast episodes on the attacks on civil society and on diminishing funds for NGOs.
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