SloveniaThe article discusses Slovenia's poor performance in implementing flood protection projects funded by European Union money. Out of 54 planned projects under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan, only 14 have been completed, representing just 17% of the allocated funds. Director of the Slovenian Water Directorate, Roman Kramer, acknowledged that the country missed significant opportunities for faster improvements in flood safety. However, Celje stands out as an exception, successfully completing several major projects including a new bridge over the Savinja River, which cost 17 million euros and included river regulation and infrastructure upgrades. Despite these successes, systemic issues in accessing EU funds remain, according to Minister for Environment and Spatial Planning Polona Rifelj.
Bias read (Center): While the article highlights Slovenia's failure to utilize EU funds effectively for flood protection, it does not overtly criticize the government or political parties. It presents both challenges and some positive examples like Celje's success. The tone remains objective, focusing on administrative
