After more than two years of waiting, the Constitutional Court has finally issued its decision on the amendment to the Radio and Television Slovenia Act (RTVS). The court ruled that the new law, which introduced a revised management structure for RTVS, is consistent with the constitution. This conclusion marks the end of a prolonged legal process that began in December 2022 when the amended law came into effect following a referendum held in November 2022.
The constitutional challenge was initiated by individuals who had previously served as members of the program committee and the supervisory board of RTVS. Among them was Peter Gregorčič, who had been the president of the previous program committee. They argued that the amendments had led to premature termination of mandates for several officials, including the general director and directors of radio and television. In addition, they requested a temporary suspension of the implementation of the amendment until further review could take place.
In February 2023, the Constitutional Court temporarily suspended parts of the amendment, specifically sections 24 and 25, as well as part of section 23, which dealt with the formation of a new council, drafting a new statute, and appointing the chairman and members of the management board. However, this suspension did not prevent the ongoing procedures for forming new bodies, but it halted the final establishment of the council.
By May 26, 2023, the court lifted the suspension, stating that a quick content-based decision would not be possible due to differing opinions among seven judges and justices. At that time, the composition of the Constitutional Court had already changed. There were nine judges in total, but some had been excluded from the decision-making process. Roka Čeferina was removed because her law firm, which she co-founded, collaborates with the public administration of RTVS. Similarly, Neža Kogovšek Šalamon was excluded due to her involvement with the Institute for Peace, which participated in the referendum campaign supporting the amendment.
Following the lifting of the suspension, the court continued its proceedings. According to reports from the Info360 portal, the judges have until July 20 to prepare any separate opinions. During this period, there may be a vote on individual judges' positions, allowing for potential changes in the outcome. The court’s final ruling, which declared the amendment to be in accordance with the constitution, was made on Thursday, though the exact date remains unspecified in the available records.
This decision brings closure to a complex and lengthy legal battle that has spanned over two years. It also highlights the procedural challenges faced by the Constitutional Court, particularly regarding the internal dynamics and changing composition of its bench. While the ruling affirms the legality of the amendment, it does not resolve all concerns raised by the petitioners, who continue to seek clarification on specific aspects of the law's impact on RTVS governance.
Looking ahead, the focus will likely shift towards implementing the new management structure outlined in the amendment. The newly formed bodies, including the supervisory board and management board, will need to be established according to the provisions set forth in the law. As the process moves forward, stakeholders within RTVS and the broader media landscape will monitor how these changes affect the organization’s operations and independence. The resolution of this case underscores the importance of judicial oversight in shaping public institutions and ensuring compliance with constitutional principles.
2 articles
Žurnal24IndépendantCentreFactualité 85Objectivité 80il y a 5 jLa Cour constitutionnelle de Slovénie a statué que la nouvelle loi sur RTVS (Radio Televizija Slovenija) est constitutionnelle après près de deux ans de procédures judiciaires.
Lecture du biais (Centre): L'article présente la décision constitutionnelle comme un résultat équilibré, notant à la fois la suspension initiale et la levée ultérieure de la loi.
Pourquoi ces scores (Factualité 85 · Objectivité 80): Accurately reports on the decision by the Constitutional Court regarding the RTV Slovenia law, aligning with the primary source. Mentions the 5-2 vote but does not confirm the content of the ruling, maintaining objectivity.
DnevnikIndépendant🔒CentreFactualité 75Objectivité 70il y a 5 jLa Cour constitutionnelle de Slovénie a statué que la nouvelle loi concernant RTVS (Radio Televizija Slovenija) est constitutionnelle. La cour a initialement suspendu temporairement certaines parties de la loi en février 2023, mais a ensuite révoqué la suspension en mai 2023. La décision a été prise après un processus controversé impliquant de multiples contestations juridiques. La loi, qui a été approuvée par référendum en novembre 2022, a introduit des changements dans la structure de gouvernance de RTVS, y compris la nomination de nouveaux membres du conseil d'administration et de rôles de direction. Les critiques ont fait valoir que la loi permettait la résiliation prématurée des mandats de certains fonctionnaires, ce qui a conduit à des contestations juridiques. La décision permet la mise en œuvre de la loi, bien que certains juges aient été exclus de la décision finale en raison de conflits d'intérêts potentiels.
Lecture du biais (Centre): L'article présente les procédures judiciaires et les résultats de manière objective, détaillant à la fois les arguments contre la loi et la décision éventuelle du tribunal.
Pourquoi ces scores (Factualité 75 · Objectivité 70): Reports on the Constitutional Court decision but lacks specific details from the primary source. Objectivity is slightly compromised by focusing more on the implications rather than the facts.
★
Gardons l’information honnête.
ObjectiveNews est financé par ses lecteurs et sans publicité : nous vous montrons le biais au lieu de le cacher. Soutenez un journalisme indépendant pour 5 €/mois.
Devenir soutien
Slovenia
