SloveniaThe municipality of Hoče-Slivnica was ordered by the Information Commissioner to disclose a document related to a claim against the state for the loss of 350,000 euros. The municipality initially denied access to the document, citing the protection of a judicial proceeding. However, the Information Commissioner determined that the legal process had not yet begun at the time of the decision, so the municipality could not invoke this exception. The document concerns events around Pivole, school paths, and the lime tree forest, and its content could reveal the basis of the claim, the damage claimed, and why the municipality attributes responsibility to the state. There remains uncertainty over the timeline, as media reported the lawsuit was filed in March 2026, while the municipality stated it was still under preparation in August. The public awaits the disclosure of the document, which would provide insight into the background of 350,000 euros of public funds.
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