Miha Brejc is collecting signatures for the recall of Zoran Stevanovic

Miha Brejc, former member of the Social Democrats (SDS) and long-time critic of right-wing politics, has launched a campaign to gather signatures for the removal of Zoran Stevanović, current president of the National Assembly (DZ). The initiative, hosted on his website stevogohome.si, aims to collect at least 10,000 signatures to demonstrate public support for Stevanović’s resignation. Brejc argues that the time has come for him to step down, citing repeated violations of constitutional procedures and concerns over the integrity of parliamentary processes. The controversy surrounding Stevanović escalated after he twice blocked the adoption of a special session agenda, preventing two parliamentary investigations into allegations related to the Black Cube scandal. These actions were widely condemned by legal experts, including constitutional lawyers Ciril Ribičič, Albin Igličar, Miro Cerar, and Matej Avbelj, who stated that the coalition and Resnica violated the constitution and the rules of procedure by refusing to approve the agenda. A separate legal expert, Rajko Pirnat, reached the same conclusion. They emphasized that if a required number of deputies, typically one-third of the total, demand an investigation, it must be carried out. However, this requirement was not met, leaving a legal gap regarding the rights of minority groups. Legal scholars from different ideological backgrounds have consistently pointed out that Stevanović's repeated refusal to allow the agenda to proceed represents a direct breach of the constitution. This pattern of behavior, they argue, has created a precedent that undermines democratic principles. In particular, they noted that the failure to hold the scheduled sessions has effectively prevented the necessary oversight mechanisms from functioning. The situation has been described as a “constitutional vacuum,” with the only available sanction being political pressure. Brejc’s campaign calls for three specific measures: Stevanović should immediately resign from his position as president of the National Assembly; all opposition parties, including the Freedom Party, SD, and Left, should support the agenda during the first session following summer recesses; and a commission should be established to investigate the Black Cube affair. These demands reflect broader frustrations within the political community, particularly among those who believe that the current leadership has failed to uphold democratic norms. Earlier this year, opposition parties had already submitted a request for Stevanović’s removal, but they lacked the necessary majority to succeed. To trigger such a move, they would need at least 46 votes from members of parliament, a threshold they currently do not meet. However, Brejc’s campaign seeks to mobilize public opinion to apply additional pressure on the ruling coalition. Stevanović’s tenure as president of the National Assembly has been marked by repeated clashes with the opposition. He has repeatedly used his voting power to block proposed agendas, effectively stalling legislative proceedings. His actions have drawn criticism from both legal experts and political analysts, who argue that his conduct reflects a disregard for democratic accountability. Some have compared his behavior to past controversies involving high-profile figures, including Roman Jeglič, who once caused a major scandal by exposing the dismissal of Miha Brejc from his position at the Institute for Security Studies (VIS). As the campaign gains momentum, the focus will shift toward whether enough public support can be gathered to force a change in leadership. With parliamentary elections approaching, the issue could become even more politically charged. For now, Brejc continues to call for action, urging citizens to take part in the effort to restore trust in the institution.