Constitutional lawyers unanimous: the DZ must order a parliamentary inquiry if one-third of the MPs demand it.

VečerIndependent🔒Progressive10 hr. ago

The Slovenian parliament's lower house (DZ) is facing controversy over its refusal to hold an extraordinary session to establish a parliamentary inquiry into allegations against Black Cube and party financing. President of the DZ committee for business affairs, Luka Mesec (Levica in Vesna), has called for an emergency session after the DZ twice rejected the agenda proposing such an inquiry. Mesec argues this action violates two fundamental rights of MPs: the right to request an investigative commission and the right to call an extraordinary session. Four constitutional lawyers—Ciril Ribičič, Albin Igličar, Miro Cerar, and Matej Avbelj—agree that the constitutional and procedural provisions requiring the DZ to establish such an inquiry upon a third of MPs' request are clear. They criticize the coalition's actions as a violation of these principles, calling it short-sighted and an attempt to delay and limit opposition's rights. The lawyers emphasize that while the opposition could seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court, changing the DZ's rules would require a majority vote. Some argue that the current situation could lead to legal challenges at the Constitutional Court if the DZ

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a violation of constitutional rights by the governing coalition, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary oversight and the need for accountability. The language used highlights the legitimacy of the opposition's demands and criticizes the coalition's actions as '短

N1 SlovenijaIndependentProgressive13 hr. ago

Four prominent constitutional lawyers unanimously stated during a session of the Parliament's Rules Committee that the ruling coalition is violating the constitution and parliamentary rules by refusing to hold extraordinary sessions and blocking opposition-led investigations. The coalition has repeatedly rejected the agenda of parliamentary sessions where opposition requested investigations into Black Cube and party financing. Constitutional lawyers emphasized that both the constitution and parliamentary rules clearly require the parliament to establish investigative committees upon request by a third of members. They criticized the coalition’s actions as short-sighted and unjustified limitations on opposition rights, noting that while the opposition could seek a legal opinion from the Constitutional Court, any changes to the parliamentary rules would require approval by the parliament with a two-thirds majority. The lawyers argued that the parliamentary rules are an internal autonomous general legal act and that the Constitutional Court would not review them unless they violate the constitution itself.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the coalition's actions as a violation of constitutional principles and democratic norms, using strong language such as 'short-sighted' and 'unjustified limitations on opposition rights.' It highlights the opposition's legal arguments and portrays the coalition as obstructing the宪

RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicProgressive14 hr. ago

The Slovenian parliament (DZ) has been involved in a dispute over the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into allegations against the ruling coalition, specifically regarding the Black Cube affair and funding of parties. The session was suspended by the chairman of the committee, Luka Mesec, after the DZ twice rejected the agenda proposing the inquiry. Mesec claims this action violates two fundamental rights of MPs: the right to request an inquiry and the right to call an extraordinary session. Ustavni pravniki (constitutional lawyers) have stated that both the constitution and the rules of the DZ clearly require the establishment of such an inquiry if requested by a third of the members. They argue that the current coalition is violating these provisions, though there is no legal sanction for such violations, only a political path forward. The opposition plans to discuss further actions if the inquiry is not established during parliamentary holidays.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the coalition's actions as politically motivated obstructionism, emphasizing the violation of constitutional rights and the lack of legal recourse. It highlights the opposition's stance as legitimate and the coalition's actions as short-sighted and unjustified. The focus on the 'd

DnevnikIndependent🔒Progressive19 hr. ago

The article discusses parliamentary proceedings where opposition members accused the ruling coalition of violating constitutional provisions by preventing the establishment of investigative committees. The coalition, with assistance from Resnic, has twice blocked the formation of such committees related to the Black Cube affair and party financing. The constitutional requirement mandates the establishment of these committees upon request by 30 MPs, but the coalition has repeatedly refused to include them on the agenda of extraordinary sessions, effectively ending the process within minutes. Luka Mesec, head of the parliamentary committee on procedures, stated that this practice violates two fundamental rights of MPs: the right to demand an investigative committee and the right to call an extraordinary session. He emphasized that the coalition’s actions undermine democratic oversight and prevent accountability. Seven constitutional lawyers were invited to the session, all of whom concluded that the actions constitute a violation of constitutional provisions. However, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Stevanović, and all coalition MPs did not attend the session.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the coalition's actions as a deliberate violation of constitutional principles, using strong language like 'zloraba ustavnih določil' (abuse of constitutional provisions) and emphasizes the erosion of democratic oversight. It highlights the opposition's claims of being denied due,

Radio OgnjiščeParty-alignedProgressive20 hr. ago

The opposition parties in Slovenia, including Svoboda, SD, Levica, and Resnica, met with President Nataša Pirc Musar to discuss issues requiring broader political agreement, such as energy policy, regional governance, demographic challenges, and electoral reform. The meeting was marked by criticism of the parliamentary majority for blocking the establishment of investigative committees into the Black Cube affair and alleged improper financing of political parties by rejecting the agenda items. President Pirc Musar emphasized the importance of respecting democratic procedures and the need for higher political culture and accountability among public figures. Director of Planet TV Uroš Urbanija questioned whether the current opposition, led by former Prime Minister Robert Golob, introduced rules now being followed by the new coalition, suggesting that the opposition's complaints might be hypocritical given their past actions.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the opposition's criticisms of the parliamentary majority as hypocritical, pointing out that the opposition previously introduced rules they now claim are being abused. It highlights the president’s emphasis on democratic procedures and accountability, which aligns with left-wing,