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[Video] Freelancer claims that social work was carried out on Golem Island, Mahnič: "We have never had such crazy opposition"
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

[Video] Freelancer claims that social work was carried out on Golem Island, Mahnič: "We have never had such crazy opposition"

During a session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, a representative from the Freedom Movement compared a proposed policy requiring recipients of social assistance to perform community service with the notorious Yugoslav prison camp Goli Otok. The representative, Tereza Novak, claimed that the terminology reminded her of forced labor at Goli Otok during the Yugoslav era. This comparison sparked strong reactions from coalition members, who criticized the analogy as inappropriate and disrespectful to those who suffered under the socialist regime. Žan Mahnič from the SDS party condemned the statement as indicative of an extreme opposition and questioned the credibility of such a claim coming from a prominent figure in the Freedom Movement. Minister for Labour Anže Logar also responded, stating that the Freedom Movement was struggling to oppose the inclusion of social assistance recipients in public work programs and highlighted increased poverty levels during the previous government's tenure.

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Nova24TV logoNova24TVParty-alignedConservative3 hr. ago
[Video] Freelancer claims that social work was carried out on Golem Island, Mahnič: "We have never had such crazy opposition"

During a session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, a representative from the Freedom Movement compared a proposed policy requiring recipients of social assistance to perform community service with the notorious Yugoslav prison camp Goli Otok. The representative, Tereza Novak, claimed that the terminology reminded her of forced labor at Goli Otok during the Yugoslav era. This comparison sparked strong reactions from coalition members, who criticized the analogy as inappropriate and disrespectful to those who suffered under the socialist regime. Žan Mahnič from the SDS party condemned the statement as indicative of an extreme opposition and questioned the credibility of such a claim coming from a prominent figure in the Freedom Movement. Minister for Labour Anže Logar also responded, stating that the Freedom Movement was struggling to oppose the inclusion of social assistance recipients in public work programs and highlighted increased poverty levels during the previous government's tenure.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the comparison made by the Freedom Movement representative as inappropriate and extreme, emphasizing the historical context of Goli Otok as a site of repression rather than rehabilitation. The tone and emphasis of the responses from the coalition parties suggest a right-leaning sl

Svet24 logoSvet24IndependentProgressive20 hr. ago
The right wing has complained that for welfare recipients, the introduction of the Naked Island

The article reports that the Slovenian right-wing party Desnica has accused the 'Goli Otok' initiative of introducing measures that would benefit recipients of social assistance. The claim suggests that the initiative, which appears to be a political movement or policy proposal, is being criticized by Desnica for potentially expanding social welfare benefits.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the accusation as a criticism of a potential expansion of social support, implying that the 'Goli Otok' initiative could lead to increased benefits for recipients. This framing aligns with a left-leaning perspective that often advocates for greater social welfare programs. The use

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