SloveniaThe article reports that police data reveals the Golob government's 'open borders' policy has failed to reduce illegal migration into Slovenia, contradicting claims by former Prime Minister Robert Golob. Despite Golob's assertion that his administration achieved a 'radical reduction' in illegal border crossings, police figures show that in January 2026, the number of undocumented migrants entering Slovenia was already higher than the previous government's reported numbers. The article attributes the decline in Syrian migrants to the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad and the subsequent loss of influence by Russia and Iran over Syria, rather than any policy change by Golob's government. It also notes that the new government under Janez Janša has reintroduced border controls but faces challenges due to the removal of barriers and surveillance along certain routes.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Golob government's immigration policies as ineffective and misleading, emphasizing the failure to achieve claimed reductions in illegal migration. It highlights the role of external factors like the Assad regime's collapse rather than attributing success to Golob's policies. S
