SloveniaThe Slovenian government is considering changes to the law on foreigners that would end free language courses and exams in Slovenian for non-citizens. According to reports, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing amendments that would reduce state funding for these programs to 70% of the cost, while eliminating the option of free one-time language tests. The Slovenian Philanthropy Association, which runs these courses, has criticized the proposed measures, arguing they would hinder integration by forcing migrants to pay for language training. The association’s director, Franci Zlatar, emphasized that language knowledge is crucial for integration and warned that many migrants already work low-paying jobs and face exploitation. He argued that such a change would not reduce migration but could make integration more difficult. Miha Blažič from Ambasada Rog called the situation absurd, noting that Slovenia seeks foreign workers but makes it harder for them to learn the local language.
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