Drago Ferš, former director of the Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency (Sova), has passed away. He led Sova from 1993 to 1999, during which time the agency was established as an independent state service and became the central civilian intelligence and security service of Slovenia. Under his leadership, the Law on the Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency was adopted, and the agency expanded cooperation with foreign partner services into multilateral forms. Before Slovenia's independence, Ferš worked in the State Security Service (SDV). After independence, he contributed to the restructuring of Slovenia's intelligence and security system. Following his retirement from Sova in late 1999, he remained active as an expert on national security and authored articles on the development of Slovenian intelligence services and their role in Slovenia's independence process.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of Drago Ferš's career and contributions to Slovenia's intelligence and security sector without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It focuses on factual information about his professional roles and achievements, avoiding any overtly political or






