Aleš Hojs has won his legal battle against Nika Kovač, who has now withdrawn

Zanima.meIndependentConservativeNov 4

The Ljubljana District Court rejected a claim by the Institute 8 March against former Interior Minister Aleš Hojs for 3,000 euros in damages over alleged reputational harm. The court ruled based on the institute’s withdrawal of the lawsuit, which was filed regarding a July 2022 social media post by Hojs linking the organization to misleading information during the Kras wildfires. The institute stated that director Nika Kovač could not attend the hearing because she had extended her stay in the United States for professional obligations. The article notes that Kovač recently posted online about closely following the US election campaign and celebrating the results, while the institute announced plans to focus on a domestic referendum campaign upon her return. Hojs publicly denied any settlement occurred, emphasizing that the court dismissed the claim rather than reaching a compromise.

Bias read (Conservative): The article uses dismissive labels like 'leftists' and highlights the defendant's denial of a settlement, framing the plaintiff's withdrawal as a strategic retreat due to external distractions rather than legal merit.

Siol.netState / PublicConservativeNov 3

The Institute 8 March has withdrawn its lawsuit against former Interior Minister Aleš Hojs, which sought 3,000 euros in damages related to his comments regarding fires in the Kras region. The institute stated via social media that the decision was made because director Nika Kovač had to remain in the United States for professional obligations and could not attend the court hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Hojs responded to the withdrawal by posting on X that after more than three years, the institute apparently recognized that his arguments were justified. He specifically noted that his claims regarding manipulation during the drinking water referendum have been proven correct. The article includes direct quotes from both parties' social media posts explaining their respective positions on the legal matter.

Bias read (Conservative): The headline frames the event as a 'surprise' favoring the politician, while the body heavily emphasizes Hojs's victory narrative over the institute's procedural explanation.