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The agenda has not been confirmed, the Black Cube investigation has not been ordered.
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The agenda has not been confirmed, the Black Cube investigation has not been ordered.

The article discusses the failure to confirm the agenda for a parliamentary session in Slovenia, which was proposed by opposition parties including Freedom, Left, and Green and Civic (Levica in Vesna). The ruling coalition, consisting of the Social Democrats (SD), the Democratic Party of Pensioners (Demos), and the National Council of the Slovenian People (NSi), opposed the confirmation of the agenda. This decision prevents the initiation of two parliamentary investigations into the Black Cube scandal and allegations of covert financing of political parties. The Black Cube investigation would examine whether Israeli firm Black Cube conducted secret recordings of prominent figures, including politicians and lawyers, and whether representatives of the firm visited the headquarters of the Social Democrats (SDS) to influence the outcome of this year's parliamentary elections. The second investigation would look into potential hidden funding of political parties through connected business and media interests, possibly from abroad. Opposition leaders criticized the ruling coalition for blocking the agenda, calling it undemocratic, while the ruling coalition stated they would align on the

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RTV Slovenija (MMC) logoRTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenterFactual 95Objective 8510 days ago
The U.N. President's office hasn't set a timetable for an emergency meeting on the request for an investigation into Black Cuba.

The collegium of the President of the National Assembly of Slovenia has not set the agenda for an extraordinary session regarding the opposition's request for parliamentary inquiry into the Black Cube affair and allegations of circumvention financing of parties. The opposition parties Freedom, SD, Left, and Vesna voted in favor of the agenda, but the ruling coalition did not support it. The SDS party believes that a parliamentary inquiry into the Black Cube case would lead to political reckoning, while they argue that an inquiry into alleged circumvention financing has already been conducted and cannot be repeated. The opposition wants to investigate who ordered secret recordings by the Israeli company Black Cube involving prominent figures and whether funds were sourced from abroad. They also want to examine why representatives of Black Cube visited the SDS headquarters and if this was an attempt to influence the March 22 parliamentary election results.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the opposition's stance and the ruling coalition's arguments without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from multiple political entities and does not exhibit clear biased language or selective sourcing.

Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 85): This article accurately reports the events of the parliamentary session and the reasons behind the failure to establish the requested inquiries. It maintains a relatively neutral tone throughout the report.

24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 859 days ago
The agenda has not been confirmed, the Black Cube investigation has not been ordered.

The article discusses the failure to confirm the agenda for a parliamentary session in Slovenia, which was proposed by opposition parties including Freedom, Left, and Green and Civic (Levica in Vesna). The ruling coalition, consisting of the Social Democrats (SD), the Democratic Party of Pensioners (Demos), and the National Council of the Slovenian People (NSi), opposed the confirmation of the agenda. This decision prevents the initiation of two parliamentary investigations into the Black Cube scandal and allegations of covert financing of political parties. The Black Cube investigation would examine whether Israeli firm Black Cube conducted secret recordings of prominent figures, including politicians and lawyers, and whether representatives of the firm visited the headquarters of the Social Democrats (SDS) to influence the outcome of this year's parliamentary elections. The second investigation would look into potential hidden funding of political parties through connected business and media interests, possibly from abroad. Opposition leaders criticized the ruling coalition for blocking the agenda, calling it undemocratic, while the ruling coalition stated they would align on the

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the positions of the ruling coalition and the opposition regarding the failed confirmation of the parliamentary agenda. It includes quotes from both sides and does not show clear favoritism toward either group. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the procedural aspects

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 85): Accurate and balanced reporting on parliamentary proceedings. Clear explanation of issues and maintains neutrality in presenting facts.

Dnevnik logoDnevnikIndependent🔒CenterFactual 90Objective 8512 days ago
Request for Parliamentary Inquiry into Black Cube: Who ordered and paid for it

The opposition parties in Slovenia—Freedom, Left, and Nova—have requested a parliamentary investigation into the Black Cube affair, focusing on who commissioned and paid for secret recordings of conversations involving prominent figures from politics and law. The investigation would examine whether there was coordinated collaboration between domestic actors and foreign entities aimed at undermining national sovereignty, destabilizing the government, and spreading distrust in democratic institutions. It would also look into potential manipulation of public opinion and election outcomes by a foreign private intelligence agency. Additionally, the request includes examining suspicions of covert financing of political parties through interconnected business and media relationships, as well as possible funding from abroad. Another parliamentary inquiry has been proposed by members of the True Party, SDS, and the trio NSi, SLS, and Focus, to investigate alleged misuse of the Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency and police in relation to the Black Cube case.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the opposition's formal request for a parliamentary investigation into the Black Cube affair, outlining specific areas of concern such as potential foreign interference, financial irregularities, and misuse of state agencies. The framing is neutral, presenting the facts of the请求

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 85): Highly factual with clear explanation of parliamentary inquiry goals. Maintains neutrality and provides context without biased language.

Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒CenterFactual 90Objective 8010 days ago
The U.N. President's office has not set a timetable for the U.N. special session on the request for a parliamentary inquiry into the Black Cube.

The article discusses the situation in the Slovenian Parliament (DZ), where the Speaker, Zoran Stevanović, has not yet determined the agenda for an extraordinary session regarding a parliamentary inquiry into the Black Cube affair. The opposition is concerned that the agenda might not be approved, leading to uncertainty. The inquiry aims to investigate whether a secret recording of conversations with notable individuals was ordered by an Israeli firm and who paid for it, as well as whether this could have influenced the March 22 parliamentary election results. Additionally, there are calls to investigate potential hidden funding of political parties through business and media connections, including foreign contributions. The SDS-led coalition supports these inquiries, while the opposition argues that the previous parliamentary commission cannot be re-established and that new information may emerge justifying further investigation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple perspectives without clear ideological leaning. It reports on both the support for and opposition to the parliamentary inquiry, quoting various political figures from different parties. There is no evident slanted language or one-sided sourcing, and the narrative is non

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 80): Detailed and factual account of parliamentary inquiries. Balanced presentation of both sides' arguments and maintains objectivity throughout.

N1 Slovenija logoN1 SlovenijaIndependentProgressiveFactual 90Objective 8011 days ago
The pre-holiday special session will be heated, with lawmakers also discussing the House investigation into the Black Cube.

The Slovenian parliament is set to hold an extraordinary session on Tuesday where it will address opposition demands for a parliamentary inquiry into the Black Cube affair. The inquiry aims to investigate whether Israeli firm Black Cube was hired to secretly record conversations with prominent individuals, including politicians and lawyers, and who paid for such activities. It also seeks to determine if representatives of Black Cube visited the headquarters of the Slovenian Social Democracy Party (SDS) and whether this constituted an attempt to influence the outcome of parliamentary elections held on March 22. The inquiry would examine potential political responsibility of public officials for alleged collusion with foreign entities aimed at undermining national sovereignty and democratic institutions. Additionally, there are concerns about possible manipulation and disinformation efforts by a foreign private intelligence agency to influence public opinion and election results. European Court of Human Rights has recognized such foreign influences as a threat to the right to free and democratic elections.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a significant threat to national sovereignty and democratic institutions, emphasizing the involvement of foreign actors and their potential impact on elections. While it presents the allegations without overtly endorsing any particular political stance, the emphasis,措

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 80): The article accurately reports on the proposed parliamentary investigation into Black Cube. It remains largely objective but shows some bias through the selection of quotes and emphasis on certain aspects.

Spletni časopis logoSpletni časopisIndependentProgressiveFactual 90Objective 7510 days ago
Pigeon and Han's absence collapsed their own SDS investigation.

The article reports on an extraordinary parliamentary session held on June 30, 2026, where a vote on the daily agenda was rejected due to insufficient support. The opposition parties, including Svoboda, SD, and Levica, failed to secure enough votes to approve the agenda, leading to the cancellation of a planned investigation into whether the opposition SDS had ordered and paid for interviews with members of the political, business, and legal elites through the firm Black Cube. The investigation would have examined potential misconduct by media outlets and journalists aligned with the right, particularly those previously led by Mojca Pašek Šetinc and Tamara Vonta. The article highlights the absence of several key lawmakers from both the left and right wings, contributing to the failure of the vote. It also includes social media commentary criticizing the behavior of certain politicians during the session.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a failure of the ruling coalition (right-wing parties) to maintain discipline and accountability, while emphasizing the lack of action from the opposition (left-wing parties) to pursue investigations into alleged misconduct. The tone suggests skepticism toward the

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 75): The article accurately reports the failed parliamentary session and the reasons behind it. It provides factual information but contains some subjective commentary about the political maneuvering involved.

N1 Slovenija logoN1 SlovenijaIndependentConservativeFactual 90Objective 7010 days ago
Will the coalition maneuver prevent the commission of inquiry requested by the opposition?

The National Assembly of Slovenia is set to debate two parliamentary inquiries requested by the opposition: one into the Black Cube affair involving secret recordings of prominent Slovenian figures and another into potential illegal financing of political parties. The ruling coalition, led by SDS and supported by NSi, has indicated they will not approve the agenda for the extraordinary session, effectively blocking the formation of these investigative committees. The opposition views this as an undemocratic maneuver aimed at silencing minority voices. According to the constitution, a parliamentary inquiry requires support from a third of MPs, but the ruling coalition appears poised to prevent the process from moving forward. The opposition argues there is no justification for blocking the inquiries, while the ruling coalition claims similar investigations were already conducted in the previous legislative term.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the ruling coalition's actions as an 'undemocratic maneuver' aimed at silencing the minority, using emotionally charged language like 'obracunavanje s političnimi nasprotniki' (settling scores with political opponents). It emphasizes the opposition's perspective without providing,

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 70): This article presents the facts accurately regarding the failed attempt to establish parliamentary inquiries into the Black Cube affair and alleged improper financing of political parties. The reporting is mostly factual but contains some biased language suggesting the ruling coalition is acting und

24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 7510 days ago
Is the coalition maneuvering to thwart a parliamentary inquiry?

The article discusses ongoing debates in Slovenia regarding a parliamentary inquiry into the Black Cube scandal, which involves alleged secret surveillance by an Israeli firm. The opposition parties—Sloboda, Ljudska demokracija, and Vesna—seek to investigate who ordered the covert recording of conversations involving prominent figures and whether there was foreign funding through business and media ties. They also want to explore potential influence on the March 22 parliamentary election results. Meanwhile, the ruling SDS party, along with other coalition members NSi, SLS, and Fokus, supports the inquiry into suspected illegal financing of political parties. However, the opposition argues that the coalition is attempting to block the inquiry through procedural maneuvers, such as refusing to approve the agenda or abstaining during votes. Some opposition leaders warn this could undermine democratic processes and the rights of parliamentarians to investigate matters within their mandate.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the opposition's stance as defending democratic principles and transparency against what it describes as procedural obstruction by the ruling coalition. It emphasizes the opposition’s call for accountability and highlights concerns over the coalition’s attempts to limit the scope,

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): The article provides accurate details about the parliamentary debate over the Black Cube investigation and the opposition's demands. It includes quotes from various political figures and accurately reflects their positions. However, it leans slightly towards the opposition's perspective by emphasizi

Mladina logoMladinaIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 7514 days ago
The spaghetti affair or the Nobel turkey affair?

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the involvement of the Israeli private intelligence agency Black Cube in Slovenia, particularly focusing on allegations involving former Prime Minister Janez Janša. The article highlights attempts by members of the ruling coalition, including those from the SDS party, to downplay or reinterpret the significance of the Black Cube affair. These efforts include claims that there is no evidence linking Black Cube to any wrongdoing against Janša, as well as humorous alternative explanations such as the idea that Black Cube representatives visited Janša simply to wish him a Merry Christmas. However, these interpretations have been challenged by revelations from RTV Slovenia, which exposed that a taxi driver had brought Black Cube representatives to meet Janša, rather than any covert surveillance operation. This has continued to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the ruling coalition.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Black Cube affair as a significant challenge to the legitimacy of the ruling coalition, implying that their attempts to reinterpret or dismiss the scandal are politically motivated. It criticizes the ruling party's efforts to downplay the issue and highlights the exposure of a

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): The article accurately describes the failure to establish the investigative committee and mentions the political implications. However, it uses satirical language ('Christmas visit') that affects neutrality.

Nova24TV logoNova24TVParty-alignedProgressiveFactual 85Objective 709 days ago
Autogol on the left: Pigeon and Han's absence collapsed SDS's own investigation

The article reports on a parliamentary session where several lawmakers from the opposition parties failed to vote, leading to the cancellation of an investigation into potential misconduct by the ruling SDS party. The failure to vote was attributed to the absence of key members from the opposition parties, including those from Svoboda and Levica. The article mentions that the investigation would have examined whether SDS had ordered and paid for interviews with representatives of leftist political, business, and legal elites through the firm Black Cube, as well as the suspension of investigations against right-leaning media outlets. It notes that while the previous mandate saw the completion of such investigations under Tamara Vonta, new evidence has emerged suggesting the need to restart them. The article highlights the lack of discipline among the left-wing opposition, noting that they could have achieved a majority if more members had attended.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the failure to hold the investigation as a result of the left-wing opposition's lack of discipline, implying that their absence contributed to the cancellation. While it presents the issue as a matter of procedural integrity, the emphasis on the left-wing opposition's shortcomings

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): Article accurately reports the failure of the motion due to lack of votes, citing specific MPs who did not attend. However, it leans toward the opposition narrative, suggesting the left intentionally failed to secure a majority, which may imply bias.

Demokracija logoDemokracijaParty-alignedProgressiveFactual 80Objective 605 days ago
At the request of the Coalition and Truth on Thursday, the debate on public finances in the mandate of the Pigeon Government

The article reports on planned parliamentary sessions in Slovenia, including a discussion on public finances during the mandate of Prime Minister Robert Golob. The session, requested by coalition members and the Resnica faction, aims to address allegations of irresponsible management of public funds under Golob’s administration. Proposers suggest two main recommendations: a review of public spending during his tenure within six months and an assessment of potential cost-cutting measures by the end of 2026 to meet Maastricht criteria. Financial data shows increased expenditures compared to previous years, with a budget deficit reaching 890 million euros or 1.2% of GDP. Other parliamentary sessions include discussions on legal matters, environmental policies, and police performance.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the discussion around 'irresponsible management' of public funds under Golob’s administration, using terms like 'lack of fiscal discipline' and 'non-transparent management,' which carry a critical tone. It emphasizes calls for accountability and reform, aligning more closely with左

Why these scores (Factual 80 · Objective 60): The article covers Luka Mesec's public letter to Zoran Stevanović, detailing accusations of sabotage. While factual about the events, it includes emotional language and potentially biased interpretation of actions.

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