SloveniaThe article discusses the ongoing debate over the sale of municipal apartments in Ptuj, Slovenia. The city council has proposed selling five more apartments, with additional five included in the budget proposal for this year. The decision follows previous discussions where the council explained that these apartments are in poor technical condition and their renovation would not be economically justified. Critics, including a representative from the Left Party, argue that the city is reducing its housing stock while many residents still await non-profit housing. According to data, there were 580 public rental apartments in the city’s possession in 2025, with 60 vacant and 143 applicants waiting for non-profit housing. The city explains that vacant units are often in preparation for renovation or need to be made suitable for living before being re-rented. The critic argues that the main issue is insufficient renovation rather than the size of the housing fund, noting that little construction has occurred since 1992. She also criticizes the lack of detailed justification for which specific apartments are deemed unsuitable for living.
Bias read (Center): While the article presents criticism from a political figure (Lina Habjanič of the Left Party), it also includes the city's official stance and provides balanced reporting by quoting both perspectives. There is no clear ideological slant in the framing of the story, and the language remains neutral,
