SloveniaAleš Novak, former leader of the Maribor branch of the Democratic Party (Demokrati), resigned from his position several months ago. The local chapter has been without leadership since January 6th, when Novak stepped down along with two other members of the executive committee. Despite this, the party claims that the Maribor branch continues to operate normally and is preparing for upcoming local elections. A new leadership is expected to be elected on September 10th. Potential candidates include Katja Koren, currently serving as the state secretary at the Ministry of Economy, Labour, and Sports, who previously ran as an SDS candidate in 2008. The current executive committee includes members such as Vladimira Cokoja and Nataša Vidnar, both of whom are members of the Maribor City Council.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of the situation within the Maribor branch of the Democratic Party, including the resignation of the previous leadership, the current status of the branch, and potential future developments. It cites multiple sources, including the party itself and the Večer,
