SloveniaThe article features an interview with Franci Feltrin, a prominent figure in Slovenia's independence movement and former president of the World Slovenian Congress (SSK). He discusses the founding of the SSK during the 1988 'Dragi 1988' event, where three participants, journalist Viktor Blažič, Dr. Vladimir Habjan, and Dr. France Habjan, proposed the establishment of the organization to unite Slovenians worldwide after the communist era. The proposal was accepted at the event, and the SSK was officially founded in June 1991 amid Yugoslav People's Army (JPA) military aggression against Slovenia's declaration of independence. Feltrin reflects on the SSK's role in maintaining unity among Slovenians globally and compares it to organizations like the Slovenian Emigration Association and the Society of Slovenians in the World. He notes that the SSK played a crucial role in defending Slovenia's sovereignty during the ten-day territorial defense campaign led by Janez Janša and Igor Bavčar.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a historical account of the formation and purpose of the World Slovenian Congress (SSK), focusing on its origins and role in Slovenian independence. While the content is politically charged due to its connection to national identity and sovereignty, the framing remains neutral,
