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ReporterIndependentProgressive3 hr. ago

Former Slovenian President Miro Cerar, along with three legal experts, presented their views to the parliamentary committee on the issue of parliamentary majority blocking the possibility of a minority parliamentary investigation into unauthorized influences on elections (Black Cube affair). Cerar criticized the parliamentary majority for refusing to include the matter on the agenda, calling this a direct violation of the Constitution. He emphasized that all MPs, regardless of coalition affiliation, are bound by the Constitution to support such investigations. Cerar argued that while individual MPs have the right to vote according to their conscience, they must first respect constitutional and legal frameworks. He expressed disappointment that political hostility has overshadowed clear constitutional provisions, even among democratically elected representatives.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a constitutional crisis caused by political hostility, emphasizing the violation of the Constitution by the parliamentary majority. The tone criticizes the obstruction of democratic processes and highlights the importance of constitutional principles over partisan

MladinaIndependentProgressive15 hr. ago

The article discusses a legal dispute regarding parliamentary procedures in Slovenia, focusing on the refusal by the ruling coalition to allow a minority parliamentary inquiry into alleged undue influence on elections, referred to as 'Black Cube affair'. Former Prime Minister Miro Cerar, along with three constitutional law experts, presented their views at a parliamentary commission meeting, which was boycotted by the ruling coalition. They argue that this refusal constitutes a direct violation of the Constitution, as Article 93 and Article 1 of the Parliamentary Code clearly state that the National Council must establish such an inquiry upon request by at least a third of its members. The experts emphasize that all MPs, regardless of coalition affiliation, are constitutionally bound to support such inquiries, and that procedural maneuvers preventing them represent abuse of parliamentary process leading to unconstitutional conditions.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the refusal to hold the inquiry as a constitutional violation and highlights the importance of upholding the rule of law over political maneuvering. It emphasizes the role of constitutional experts and criticizes the ruling coalition's actions as politically motivated, aligning it