SloveniaThe Slovenian Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration has proposed a law amendment to introduce special working time regulations for police officers engaged in high-risk operations. The new rules would allow for flexible scheduling, including overtime work without consent, extended hours, and different types of readiness for duty, specifically for those handling sensitive tasks like protecting individuals, conducting covert investigations, counterterrorism, or other high-stakes operations. Current legislation allows some exceptions but requires collective agreements, which can take time to negotiate. The ministry argues that security needs require greater flexibility during periods of heightened threats. The changes could lead to additional monthly costs of approximately €143,699 and annual costs of around €1.72 million. Additionally, the bill expands hiring criteria by allowing candidates with secondary education who complete a police preparation program and pass a competency exam to be appointed to certain positions.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the proposal from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration without overtly endorsing or criticizing the policy. It provides balanced information about the potential benefits and financial implications of the reform, while also noting the existing legal context.
