SloveniaThe article discusses the recurring use of the term 'afera na dveh nogah' (two-leg affair) to describe Alenka Bratušek, former Minister of Infrastructure under Marjan Šarc. The phrase refers to allegations of corruption and influence-peddling in infrastructure projects, including the Second Railway Line (Divača–Koper), where she was accused of systematically influencing staffing decisions at key institutions like Eles, SODO, and the Infrastructure Directorate. These claims were linked to specific construction tenders, such as the bridge over Glinščica and the tunnel under the Karavanke. The term has been used repeatedly since 2019, referencing past scandals like those involving Katja Kresal. In March 2026, anonymous Facebook posts by 'Maske padajo' released audio clips allegedly showing Vesna Vuković, then General Secretary of the Freedom Movement, discussing how Bojan Tičar, a former director of the Republic of Slovenia’s Infrastructure Directorate, told her where Bratušek was taking money through a company based in Styria overseeing the Second Railway project. The comments also mentioned that this information was shared with former Prime Minister Robert Golob.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the allegations against Alenka Bratušek using terms associated with corruption and systemic influence, which aligns with left-leaning critiques of political elites. While the article presents these accusations as credible, it does not provide balanced counterpoints or contextualiz
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): The article provides detailed historical context around the term 'afera na dveh nogah' used regarding Alenka Bratušek, citing specific instances and sources. It aligns with cross-source consensus on the pattern of criticisms against her. However, it presents a somewhat critical narrative without bal
