SloveniaThe article discusses the ownership structure of GEN-I, a major electricity trader in Slovenia, and questions whether Prime Minister Janez Janša's government is genuinely seeking to eliminate partial interests within GEN-I or merely taking control for personal gains, influence over media, and staffing decisions. It highlights concerns about corruption and the lack of transparency in the energy sector. The piece references a system where state-owned entities like GEN Energija and GEN-EL hold indirect control over GEN-I, creating a situation known as cross-ownership. This arrangement has effectively kept the country trapped in a position of limited autonomy for at least a decade. Experts suggest this structure prevents effective state oversight and allows GEN-I to self-regulate. The article also notes that while former GEN-I chairman Robert Golob was not behind this idea, it emerged from discussions among top energy executives and recognized law firms.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a systemic problem rooted in corruption and lack of accountability, suggesting that the current government may be more interested in maintaining power structures rather than genuine reform. It emphasizes the need for transparency and challenges the legitimacy of the '
