SloveniaPublicist and professor Žiga Turk has returned to writing columns on the Siol.net portal after a break. Upon his return, he posted a provocative message on X linking his comeback to political changes at the top of the state. In his column titled 'Vročina prihaja' ('Heat is Coming'), Turk critically evaluates the state of Slovenian media and expresses satisfaction with the potential broader reach of readers on Siol. He describes a system where access to media is politically controlled, with left-wing media serving left-wing politics and right-wing media serving right-wing politics. Turk also criticizes extreme climate activism, arguing that industrialization and technological progress have significantly increased life expectancy while dismissing apocalyptic rhetoric as exaggerated. He suggests that the true solution lies in adaptation and reasonable technological solutions. Turk predicts a 'hot' mandate for the new government and more freedom of expression in the media.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Links): The article frames the return of Žiga Turk to media commentary as a response to political shifts, suggesting a left-leaning perspective by criticizing the current media landscape as being influenced by political control. The author emphasizes the need for media independence and critiques the left's
