SloveniaThe article reports on allegations of fictitious billing by the law firm Ilić & Partnerji against Slovenian Railways (SŽ). From September 2024, SŽ has been paying the firm approximately €44,000 per month, totaling nearly €1 million over 22 months. The firm was previously involved with SŽ since 2016 but had received around €29,000 monthly before the scandal emerged. The article highlights concerns about the firm’s financial gains during this period and questions whether SŽ engaged the firm solely for handling the aftermath of the fictitious billing scandal. It also notes that the firm has received significant payments from various public entities, including the Slovenian State Holding and the Bank Claims Management Company. The article raises transparency issues regarding the services provided by the law firm and asks SŽ to clarify their selection process and staffing details. The article does not provide direct quotes or official statements from SŽ, relying instead on reported claims and public records.
Lettura del bias (Sinistra): The article frames the issue as a potential misuse of public funds by a law firm, implying possible corruption or lack of oversight. While it presents factual data about payments, the emphasis on the firm's financial gain and the questioning of SŽ's decision-making process suggests a critical stance
