Andrej Ribič, predsednik uprave Družbe za avtoceste (Darsa), je na seji nadzornega sveta predlagal sklenitev sporazuma o prenehanju funkcije predsednika uprave. Naloge predsednika uprave bo opravljal še do 15. avgusta, so sporočili iz družbe. Nadzorni svet se je po Ribičevem predlogu soglasno strinjal, da se pripravi sporazum o ureditvi pravic in obveznosti iz delovnega razmerja. Odločitev je bila rezultat dolgotečne debate, kjer so bile predstavljene ekonomsko-poslovne razlage, vendar so bile tudi zaznamovane z očitki o domnevnih nepravilnostih v nadzoru podjetja. Ribič je predlog podal pod točko "razno", kar je pomenilo, da je odhod nekaj drugačenega kot tradicionalna menjava vodja. Ključna vloga v procesu je imela tudi minister za infrastrukturo in energetiko Jernej Vrtovec, ki je po razkritju informacij o domnevnih nepravilnostih pri gradnji nove Darsove poslovne zgradbe v Ljubljani junija 2026 dejal, da od Ribiča pričakuje prevzem odgovornosti. Strokovni pregled naložbe po navedbah Darsa sicer ni pokazal nepravilnosti, vendar je zadeva podrobno pregledana tudi državno revizijsko komisijo, ki je vložila obdolžilni predlog zoper Dars.
Ribič je vodenje Darsa prevzel novembra 2024, nasledil pa ga je David Skornšek, ki je vodenje državnega upravljavca avtocest in hitrih cest prevzel novembra 2023. Skornšek je odstopil zaradi domnevnih nepravilnosti, ki so bili razkrivani v medijih, in je odstopil po tem, ko je bil vodja državnega upravljavca avtocest. Skornšek je ostal član uprave, v njej pa sta še Alenka Muhič in Nika Drakulič kot delavska direktorica. Pred tem je bil Ribič dolgoletni predsednik uprave Elektra Ljubljana, ob njegovi razrešitvi jeseni 2021 so se pojavili očitki o političnih pritiskih na kadrovanje v energetiki. Te očitke so bili ključni za njegovo nadaljnje delo v Darsu, kjer so bile zaznamovane politične vplive na upravno strukturo in financiranje projektov.
Gradnja nove Darsove poslovne zgradbe v Ljubljani je bila ena glavnih težav v zadnjem času. Projekt, ki je bil leta 2019 ocenjen na 7,8 milijona evrov, je z leti postajal jama brez dna. Do leta 2021 je cena narasla na 19,5 milijona evrov, nato pa se je investicija podražila še za pet milijonov evrov, na 25 milijonov evrov, in nakar na skoraj 30 milijonov evrov. Ker se je vrednost javnega naročila brez novega razpisa povečala za več kot 30 odstotkov, je zadevo pod drobnogled vzela tudi državna revizijska komisija. Pravni in strokovni pregled, ki so ga opravili v Darsu, sicer ni pokazal nepravilnosti, vendar so bile zadeve podrobno pregledane. Obdolžilni predlog zoper Dars je bil vložen na okrajno sodišče, kar je pomenilo, da so bile domneve o nepravilnostih resnične in povzročile politično in finančno pretres v podjetju.
Ribič je bil vključen v nekaj ključnih odločitev, med drugim tiste, kjer je bil vključen njegov brat Branko Ribič, ki je bil zadolžen za gradnjo stavbe. To je bilo poseben problem, ker je bil Ribič vodja podjetja, kjer so bili vključeni politični akterji. Del tovrstnih praks je v razvpitem posnetku na spletni strani anti-corruption2026.com opisal nekdanji šef nadzornikov Darsa Jože Oberstar. Oberstar je razkril, da je bil Valentin Hajdinjak, predsednik uprave Darsa, prisiljen odstopiti zaradi nepravilnosti, ki so bile zaznamovane v političnem sistemu. Oberstar je tudi poudaril, da je bivši premier Robert Golob uporabljal sredstva Darsa za podporo nevladnim organizacijam in novinarjem, kar je omogočilo Darsu, da je ostal politično relevantno podjetje. Oberstar je dodatno razkril, da so bili določeni projekti dodeljeni na podlagi političnih pritiskov, kar je pomenilo, da je Dars bil ne samo gospodarsko, ampak tudi politično pomembno podjetje.
Ribič je vodil Darsa do 15. avgusta, medtem ko so bili vodili tudi drugi členci uprave, kot so Skornšek, Muhič in Drakulič. Njegov mandat je zaznamovane z obnovami avtocestnega omrežja, začetkom gradnje tretjega voznega pasu na štajerski avtocesti in pripravami za širitev primorske vpadnice. Hkrati je bil Dars pogosto tarča kritik voznikov zaradi prometnih zastojev in organizacije del. V članku, ki je bil objavljen v mediju, so bili opisani problemi s prometno organizacijo in zastoji, kar je pripeljalo do kritike. Ribič je v svojem mandatu tudi poslal pojasnila, da bi odgovoril na kritiko. Njegova odločitev za odhod je bila v interesu Darsa, ker je želel razbremeniti podjetje in s tem povečati efikasnost. Njegov odhod je bil tudi simbol začetka novega obdobja v upravi Darsa, kjer bodo ostali zahtevni projekti, kot so nadaljevanje gradnje tretjega voznega pasu okoli Ljubljane, razvoj tretje razvojne osi, uvedba novega sistema cestninjenja za tovorna vozila ter nadaljnja digitalizacija in izboljšanje prometne varnosti. Ribičeva odločitev je bila ključna za budučnost Darsa, kjer bo uprava nadaljevala z izvajanjem projektov, ki so ključni za razvoj avtocestnega omrežja v Sloveniji.
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VečerIndependent🔒CenteryesterdayAndrej Ribič has stepped down as chairman of the board of directors of Družba za avtoceste (Dars), a state-owned company managing highways and expressways in Slovenia. He had taken over the role in November 2024, succeeding David Skornšek, who became CEO after Valentin Hajdinjak resigned amid media revelations of alleged irregularities in the company. Ribič previously led Elektra Ljubljana but was removed in autumn 2021 due to allegations of political pressure on staffing in the energy sector. Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec recently called on Ribič to take responsibility for alleged irregularities in the construction of a new Dars office building in Ljubljana, though a technical review by Dars reportedly found no violations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about leadership changes at Dars and references allegations of political influence and irregularities without overtly favoring any side. It includes statements from officials and mentions ongoing investigations, maintaining a balanced tone.
DomovinaIndependentLeftyesterdayAndrej Ribič, former head of the Družba RS za avtoceste (Dars), has resigned from his position due to economic and business reasons, according to a proposal he made to the supervisory board. His tenure, which will end on August 15, was marked by allegations of irregularities, including the construction of Dars' office building in Ljubljana and questionable towing operations. Ribič succeeded David Skornšak, who took over from Valentin Hajdinjak after media reports suggested irregularities. Ribič's resignation came less than a month after Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec called on the Dars leader to take responsibility if any irregularities were found in the construction of the office building. The project, initially estimated at €7.8 million in 2019, ballooned to nearly €30 million by 2023, prompting an investigation by the State Audit Commission. While internal reviews in Dars did not find irregularities, the commission reportedly filed an indictment against Dars for alleged misconduct in the construction of the new office building on Ljubljana's Grč. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about political influence and financial mismanagement within Dars during the period
Bias read (Left): The article frames the resignation of Andrej Ribič and the controversies surrounding Dars in a critical light, emphasizing allegations of corruption, political interference, and financial mismanagement. It highlights the involvement of political figures, the escalation of costs in public projects,
ReporterIndependentCenteryesterdayAndrej Ribič, former head of Dars (the state highway and expressway administrator), has resigned from his position. He will continue to fulfill the duties of the board chairman until August 15, according to the company. The supervisory board agreed to prepare an agreement regarding the rights and obligations from his employment relationship, as per Ribič's proposal. Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec had previously called on Ribič to take responsibility after allegations of irregularities in the construction of a new Dars office building in Ljubljana were revealed in early June. According to Dars, a professional review of the investment did not find any irregularities. Ribič took over leadership of Dars in November 2024, succeeding David Skornšek, who became head of Dars in November 2023 after Valentin Hajdinjak stepped down following media revelations of alleged irregularities within the company. Skornšek remains on the board, along with Alenka Muhič and Nika Drakulič as managing directors. Prior to joining Dars, Ribič was the long-time chairman of Elektra Ljubljana, and after his removal in autumn 2021, there were allegations of political pressure on staffing
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the resignation of Andrej Ribič from Dars, including the timeline of events, statements from officials, and background on previous roles and controversies. It does not exhibit clear bias through loaded language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of key
Slovenske noviceIndependentCenteryesterdayAndrej Ribič, the chairman of the board of directors of DARS, has proposed to the supervisory board his resignation from the position due to economic and business reasons. He will continue to perform the duties of chairman until August 15. The supervisory board agreed to prepare an agreement regarding the adjustment of rights and obligations under his employment contract. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Jernej Vrtovec had previously expressed expectations for Ribič to take responsibility after revelations about alleged irregularities in the construction of a new DARS office building in Ljubljana. However, according to DARS, a professional review of the investment did not find any irregularities. Ribič took over leadership of DARS in November 2024, succeeding David Skornšek, who became head of the state highway administrator after Valentin Hajdinjak resigned amid media reports of alleged irregularities in the company. Skornšek remained a member of the board, along with Alenka Muhič and Nika Drakulič. Prior to joining DARS, Ribič was the long-time chairman of Elektra Ljubljana, and after his removal in autumn 2021, allegations emerged about political pressure on staffing in the能源业
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Zanima.meIndependentCenteryesterdayAndrej Ribič, predsednik uprave Družbe za avtoceste v Republiki Sloveniji (DARS), je na današnji seji nadzornega sveta predlagal svoj odstop iz te funkcije. Ribič je svoj odstop opisal kot ekonomsko-posobne razloge, vendar so konkretni razlogi še neznani. Nadzorni svet se je strinjal s tem, da bo Ribič vodil družbo do 15. avgusta. Pred dvema tednoma so nadzorniki obravnavali primer preplačil pri gradnji poslovne stavbe DARS, kjer je cena podražila za polovico, in sta bila vključena tudi njegova brata, Andrej in Branko Ribič. Ribič je še vedno v službi, vendar je njegov odstop zdaj formaliziran.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the resignation of Andrej Ribič from his position at DARS in a neutral manner, focusing on the procedural aspects and citing the board meeting as the source of information. There is no evident ideological framing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The article mentions past
Žurnal24IndependentCenteryesterdayAndrej Ribič, the chairman of the board of directors of DARS, has decided to step down from his position by mid-August. He proposed to the supervisory board a termination agreement due to economic and business reasons, and he will continue performing the duties of chairman until August 15. The decision comes amid pressure from allegations of irregularities in the construction of a new office building for DARS. The State Audit Commission has submitted an indictment against DARS and responsible individuals over alleged violations of public procurement laws. Minister for Infrastructure Jernej Vrtovec had previously stated that responsibility would be taken if the irregularities were confirmed. DARS denied the allegations, stating that professional reviews did not find any irregularities and that multiple authorities were involved in the construction. Ribič took over as chairman in 2023 and led significant infrastructure projects, including the expansion of highways and preparations for the widening of the coastal highway. Despite criticism over traffic disruptions caused by numerous construction sites, several major projects remain under way.
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DeloIndependent🔒CenteryesterdayAndrej Ribič, the chairman of the board of directors at Dars, has proposed an agreement to step down from his position, citing economic and business reasons. The supervisory board unanimously agreed to prepare an agreement regarding the rights and obligations under his employment contract. Ribič will continue performing the duties of chairman until August 15, according to Dars. This marks the first high-profile departure from a state-owned company since the change of government. The article raises questions about Ribič's tenure and the future direction of Dars' management.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the resignation of a prominent figure from a state-owned enterprise in a neutral tone, focusing on procedural steps and providing background context without overtly favoring any political side. It does not include biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing.
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