SloveniaThe article discusses former constitutional judge Jan Zobec's reaction to a decision by the Constitutional Court of Slovenia, which struck down a 2022 amendment to the RTV Slovenia law. The amendment aimed to depoliticize RTV Slovenia and ensure representation of societal interests through civil society organizations. Zobec criticizes the court's reasoning, arguing that the amendment effectively enables leftist political influence under the guise of civil society. He claims that the new system allows politically aligned civil groups to dominate, undermining parliamentary democracy and introducing socialist self-management principles similar to the former Socialist Union of Working People (SZDL). Zobec accuses the current judges of abandoning constitutional democratic values and aligning with right-wing figures like Prime Minister Janez Janša, suggesting this could lead to further authoritarian control over media.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Constitutional Court's decision as a move toward authoritarianism and socialist self-management, aligning with left-wing critiques of neoliberal reforms and democratic backsliding. It emphasizes the threat posed by 'civil society' being manipulated by political actors, a theme
