Is there any way to review the citizenship process for the president's friend?

Victorija Krivolutskaja, a close friend of Slovenia's president, Nataša Pirc Musar, received Slovenian citizenship in 2016 through an expedited naturalization process. This process typically grants citizenship to foreign nationals due to exceptional sports achievements or national interest. However, there is no public record of Krivolutskaja achieving notable sporting success or representing Slovenia in any capacity. Her sole documented athletic activity has been recreational bowling, with no competitive results or participation in national teams. The decision to grant her citizenship was made under the authority of the head of the citizenship sector, Aleš Jerman. Following the government's approval, then led by Prime Minister Miro Cerar, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued the official decision. According to regulations, such decisions are made based on recommendations from relevant authorities, which in this case would have been the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, led at the time by Dr. Maja Makovec Brenčič. Public records and searches using artificial intelligence tools show no evidence of Krivolutskaja having achieved top-tier athletic accomplishments prior to 2016. Her only known sporting engagement involves recreational bowling, without any competitive results or representation for Slovenia. Even after 2016, she did not achieve anything noteworthy in sports and did not participate in any national team competitions. This lack of documented athletic success raises questions about the basis for her expedited naturalization. Some speculate that the process might have been influenced by personal connections rather than strictly following the prescribed procedures. In contrast, other athletes who had international recognition faced multiple rejections when applying for citizenship. For example, Nadija Bickovi, a world champion in ten dance combinations and the European and World Best Dancer couple, had her application denied four times despite her international acclaim. The issue of whether Krivolutskaja’s citizenship can be reviewed or revoked has been raised, particularly given the absence of clear justification for her expedited naturalization. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration stated they could not comment on specific cases due to privacy laws and the protection of personal data. They emphasized that decisions on expedited naturalizations require assessments by relevant authorities, which in this case would have been the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport. The ministry explained that criteria for determining national interest in expedited naturalization are set out in special regulations. These decisions rely on documents submitted by applicants and any additional information gathered during the process, assessed by the responsible authority. In Krivolutskaja’s case, the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, then headed by Dr. Maja Makovec Brenčič, determined that her case met the criteria for national interest. Despite these explanations, the lack of transparency surrounding Krivolutskaja’s expedited naturalization continues to raise concerns. Questions remain about the exact nature of her contributions or qualifications that warranted such a decision, especially when compared to other athletes who were repeatedly denied citizenship despite their international achievements. The situation highlights the need for greater clarity and accountability in the expedited naturalization process.