Minister za kmetijstvo Janez Cigler Kralj je v torek dve uri pred iztekom roka preklical javni razpis za sofinanciranje raziskovalnih projektov v podporo kmetijstvu, gozdarstvu, ribištvu in prehrani. Razpis, vreden 3,5 milijona evrov, je bil objavljen 20. maja, pri čemer je vodstvo ministrstva za kmetijstvo (MKK) določilo raziskovalne teme, ki so najprej bili vodeni nekdanjo ministrico Matejo Čalušić. Rok za prijavo je potekel 30. junija ob 14. uri, vendar je razpis na podlagi poziva ministrstva za izobraževanje, znanost in mladino (MIZM), ki ga vodi Borut Rončević, preklican. Obvestilo o preklicu je bilo objavljeno na spletni strani javne agencije za znanstvenoraziskovalno in inovacijsko dejavnost Republike Slovenije (Aris), kar je zelo presenetilo raziskovalce, ki so več tednov intenzivno pripravljali projekte za prijavo na razpis.
Raziskovalci s področja kmetijstva in gozdarstva so šokirani. Le dve uri pred iztekom roka so na spletni strani Arisa zasledili vestičko, da je razpis preklican. Za preklic se je odločil kmetijski minister Janez Cigler Kralj, ker naj nabor tematik ne bi bil v skladu s koalicijsko pogodbo nove vlade. Direktorica Gozdarskega inštituta Slovenije dr. Nike Krajnc je za Dnevnik presenečeno dejala, da se v zadnjih tridesetih letih še ni zgodilo, da bi razpis razveljavili. "Da je razpis preklican, smo včeraj okoli dvanajstih opazili na spletni strani Arisa. Nihče nas ni obvestil o tem," je dodala.
Politična odločitev o preklicu razpisa je bila predlagana ministrstvu za kmetijstvo, ki jo je potrdilo. Na MIZM so pojasnili, da so s strani ministrstva, pristojnega za kmetijstvo, dobili dopis, v katerem nas obveščajo, da so se odločili za preklic razpisa. Skladno z ustaljeno proceduro in pristojnostjo MIZM so o tem obvestili Aris, ki je izpeljal nadaljnje postopke. Nadaljnje aktivnosti, vezane na ta razpis, so odvisne od odločitev kmetijskega ministrstva. Na ministrstvu za kmetijstvo so napovedali, da bodo zaradi smotrne proračunske porabe ta seznam skrbno pregledali in pripravili nov nabor tematik, ki bodo skladne s koalicijsko pogodbo nove vlade.
Minister Cigler Kralj je pojasnil, da je odločitev o ustavitvi postopka sprejeta zaradi "resnih pomislekov glede finančnega poslovanja ministrstva v preteklem mandatu". Napovedal je tudi forenzični pregled finančnega poslovanja, javnih naročil, pogodb in kadrovskih postopkov. Kot je dejal, se je novo vodstvo ministrstva že ob začetku primopredajnega obdobja, ki še ni končano, spopadlo z "izjemno slabim stanjem" na ministrstvu. Po njegovih besedah obstajajo indici, da je bilo upravljanje resorja v zadnjih štirih letih malomarno in neodgovorno, zato so pod drobnogled vzeli vse pomembnejše finančne obveznosti, ki jih je sprejelo prejšnje vodstvo. Posebno pozornost namenjajo odločitvam, sprejetim po 22. marcu letos in predvsem v obdobju tik pred predajo poslov novemu vodstvu ministrstva. Cigler Kralj je poudaril, da želi zaščititi integriteto javnih financ in zagotoviti gospodarno porabo davkoplačevalskega denarja.
Razpis objavljen tik pred menjavo vodstva ministrstva
"Prejšnja ministrica Čalušić je 13. maja podpisala razpis, 20. maja pa je bil objavljen z rokom do 30. junija. To je že občutljivo obdobje, na katerega smo posebej pozorni in zaradi tega sem moral zahtevati ustavitev teh ciljnih raziskovalnih programov in zahtevati podroben pregled vsebin in zakaj bomo dali kar precej denarja. Ne bi bilo v redu in ne bi bilo odgovorno, če bi ta denar dali za nekaj, kar bi se izkazalo, da sploh ni v prid ali v podporo kmetom, pridelovalcem hrane in vsem ostalim, ki jim morajo ti raziskovalni programi služiti s svojimi ugotovitvami. Odločitev nikakor ni bila samovoljna," je pojasnil Cigler Kralj. Ker je menil, da objavljeni razpis teh standardov ni v zadostni meri izpolnjeval, je od ministra za visoko šolstvo, znanost in inovacije zahteval, da postopek ustavi in omogoči njegov podroben pregled. Napovedal je, da bodo pristojni pregledali razpisane teme, prijavljene projekte in druge elemente razpisa. Po zaključku preverjanj naj bi bil razpis ponovno objavljen. "Razpis bo ponovno objavljen in zainteresirani se bodo znova lahko prijavili," je dejal in dodal, da bo prenovljeni postopek izveden v skladu z vsemi predpisanimi standardi in po temeljitem preverjanju potreb sektorja.
Cigler Kralj, ki je v četrtek na omrežju X zapisal, da je razpis zaradi aktivizmov v raziskovanih programih sam zaustavil, je bil bolj skop glede pojasnil, za kakšne aktivizme je šlo. "Možna prisotnost aktivizma pri teh razpisih je bil eden izmed vzrokov, da sem zahteval ustavitev razpisa. Ena potencialna raziskava se imenuje Postopki usmrtitve enodnevnih petelinčkov in iskanje alternativ. Od svojih strokovnih služb bom želel, da mi natančno utemeljijo vsebine razpisanih raziskav za ciljne raziskovalne programe, ker želim, da so usklajeni s tem, kaj je potreba kmetovalcev ter ostalih uporabnikov rezultatov teh ciljnih raziskovalnih programov."
Oglaševanje
Na univerzah v Mariboru in Ljubljani so presenečeni nad odločitvijo pristojnih o preklicu javnega razpisa za sofinanciranje raziskovalnih projektov v podporo kmetijstvu na dan izteka roka oddaje prijav. Kot so v skupnem sporočilu za javnost opozorili na obeh univerzah, so področja hrane, podeželja, kmetijstva, gozdarstva in naravnih virov za Sloven
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DnevnikIndependent🔒CenterFactual 85Objective 702 days agoThe Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture has canceled a 3.5 million euro research grant program titled 'Our Food, Countryside, and Natural Resources in 2026' just two hours before the deadline for applications. The decision was made because the selected topics were deemed inconsistent with the coalition agreement of the new government. Researchers in agriculture and forestry were shocked after spending weeks preparing proposals, only to learn of the cancellation at the last minute. The ministry stated that the chosen themes did not fully align with the priorities outlined in the coalition agreement and announced plans to review and revise the list of topics for future funding.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the event factually, citing both the ministry's explanation and the researchers' reactions without overtly favoring either side. It does not use emotionally charged language or selectively omit perspectives, maintaining a balanced tone.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): The article accurately reports the cancellation of the research call by the Minister of Agriculture, citing the coalition agreement as the reason. It provides details on the timeline and reactions from researchers, aligning with the cross-source consensus. However, it uses emotionally charged langua
DomovinaIndependentRight10 hr. agoThe Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister Janez Cigler Kralj, has canceled a public call for research funding aimed at supporting agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food production. The decision was made just hours before the deadline, citing poor management practices by the previous team and concerns over mismanagement of funds. Cigler Kralj stated that the cancellation aims to protect public finances and ensure that research truly benefits farmers. He announced plans to release a new call for proposals aligned more closely with the needs of farmers. Former Minister Mateja Čalušić criticized the move as undermining researchers and scientists who had already prepared projects and secured funding. The cancellation was reportedly initiated by the Ministry of Education, led by Borut Rončević.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the cancellation of the research call as a necessary corrective action against past mismanagement, emphasizing accountability and fiscal responsibility. It highlights the minister’s authority to make such decisions and criticizes the previous administration’s handling of matters.措
Žurnal24IndependentRight13 hr. agoThe Slovenian Minister of Agriculture, Janez Cigler Kralj, has suspended a €3.5 million research funding call aimed at supporting agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food production, citing 'activism' in the proposed research topics. The decision comes after he criticized the previous ministry leadership for poor management over the past four years, including financial mismanagement following the March 22 election. Cigler Kralj stated that the research proposals, which included controversial topics like the humane treatment of poultry and alternatives to animal testing, were deemed inappropriate for public funds intended to benefit farmers and producers. He apologized for the delayed notification to researchers and promised to reissue the call after a detailed review. Critics argue the move undermines scientific work and erodes public trust in research, while the minister claims the suspension was necessary to protect public finances.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the minister’s decision as a necessary protection of public funds and criticizes the previous administration’s mismanagement, aligning with conservative values of fiscal responsibility and skepticism toward activist-driven science. The emphasis on 'activism' and the dismissal of '
RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter14 hr. agoThe Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister Janez Cigler Kralj, has announced the cancellation of a public call for research projects supporting agriculture, forestry, and food production. The decision was made just days before a leadership change at the ministry, citing concerns over financial management during the previous mandate. Researchers had been preparing their proposals for months, leading to frustration over the abrupt cancellation. Cigler Kralj explained that the new leadership has initiated a forensic review of financial operations, contracts, and personnel procedures, alleging past mismanagement. He emphasized the need to protect public funds and ensure responsible spending, stating the decision was not arbitrary but based on insufficient standards in the published call.
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue involving government spending and administrative accountability, the framing remains balanced. It presents both the minister’s justification for the cancellation and the researchers’ disappointment without overtly favoring either side. The ph
N1 SlovenijaIndependentLeftyesterdayResearchers at the University of Ljubljana and the University of Maribor expressed frustration over the cancellation of a 3.5-million-euro public tender for research projects supporting agriculture just two hours before the deadline for submissions. They emphasized that preparing applications required weeks of work by research teams. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the tender was canceled due to 'activism' in its content and announced plans to issue a new tender aligned with agricultural needs. The Research Agency of Slovenia (Aris) canceled the tender based on a request from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth, which cited concerns raised by the Ministry of Agriculture under Janez Cigler Kralj regarding alignment with the current government's program.
Bias read (Left): The article highlights criticism from academic institutions and researchers, who argue that the last-minute cancellation of a significant funding opportunity undermines scientific efforts and long-term agricultural development. The framing emphasizes the negative impact on researchers and portrays C
Žurnal24IndependentLeftyesterday The new government was supposed to stop the 3.5 million tender just before the deadline.The article reports that the new Slovenian government, led by Minister Janez Cigler Kralj of the NSi party, canceled a €3.5 million research funding call for agricultural projects just two hours before the deadline. The call was managed by the Research and Innovation Agency (Aris) and aimed to support research in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food processing. The cancellation was reportedly based on the claim that the call did not align with the current government’s program. Researchers in these fields expressed frustration, stating they had spent weeks or even months preparing their proposals and were not informed of the cancellation. The decision has sparked criticism, with some calling it irresponsible and disrespectful to the work of researchers.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the cancellation as a politically motivated move by the new government, implying that the previous call did not align with the new administration’s agenda. It highlights the disruption caused to researchers and suggests the decision was made without proper communication, which can
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