SloveniaThree years after Slovenia's worst flood in history, Roman Kramer, acting director of the Water Directorate, warns that the country is still not significantly safer from flooding despite billions invested in water management. He highlights concerns over the effectiveness of investments and questions whether the Savinja Valley will become a controlled drainage area or continue experiencing recurring damage. Kramer discusses the challenges faced by the state-owned company Slovenske vode, including the rejection of proposals to restructure under SDH, financial shortfalls exceeding €150 million, and the critical role of dry retention basins in protecting farmers and communities. He emphasizes the need for new legislation regarding construction on flood-prone areas while acknowledging past mistakes in the field.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through the lens of systemic failures in water management and calls for structural reforms, suggesting a critique of current governance models. The emphasis on the need for new legislation and the questioning of existing policies aligns with progressive critiques of the現
