The referendum on the Pigeonskin

Spletni časopisIndependentConservative6/20/2026

The article discusses former Prime Minister Robert Golob's initiative to hold a referendum on amending the law regarding parliamentary investigations. Golob argues that these investigations target politicians rather than citizens and aims to prevent scrutiny of his alleged misuse of intelligence services and police before elections, particularly related to the Black Cube and DARS affairs. He has also signed a petition for a referendum on local self-government laws to restrict non-citizens' voting rights in local elections. The article suggests that such changes could benefit leftist candidates, especially Zoran Janković, by shifting voter influence. It references past issues with early voting arrangements during parliamentary elections, where locations were set in urban areas like Ljubljana’s Stožice arena rather than within municipalities, potentially disadvantaging voters from rural areas. The current debate centers on whether non-EU citizens’ votes will significantly impact upcoming local elections.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames Golob's actions as defensive and necessary to protect citizens from overreach by investigative mechanisms, while implying that reforms would limit the influence of non-EU citizens and favor certain political groups. The tone supports Golob's position and questions the fairness of現