The President of the Freedom Robert Golob, photo by Igor Kupljenik/FA BOBO
Svoboda's President and former Prime Minister Robert Golob today signed the initiative for a referendum on the law on parliamentary inquiry, inviting people to do the same and then participate in the referendum in the autumn in as large a number as possible. "The referendum against the political police is about not giving politicians the possibility to investigate any of you without legal protection", Golob stressed.
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President Svoboda and former Prime Minister Robert Golob today signed the initiative for a referendum on the amendment to the law on parliamentary investigation. "Imagine that the ruling policy can without any protector and explanation, just because they do not like you and do not agree with your values, launch an investigation against you. An investigation in which they will search not only your bank accounts and telephone directories, but everything about you", emphasized Golob in a press statement.
He called on people to sign up for a referendum against the "political police" and to participate in the referendum in the autumn in as large a number as possible in order to protect democracy and the rule of law, and above all that everyone can defend their values in public without fear of politics. "The referendum against the political police is about not giving politicians the opportunity to investigate any of you without legal protection.
In the first nine days of the referendum, the initiators have already collected more than half of the necessary signatures.
Collecting the 40,000 signatures needed to call a referendum began last Wednesday and will continue until July 14.The referendum initiative was initiated and first signed by former members of the Committee for the Protection of Human Rights Franco Juri, Pavel Gantar, Spomenka Hribar, Gregor Tomc, Rastko Močnik, Igor Vidmar and Vlado Miheljak.
The initiators of the referendum announced today that they had collected more than 21,000 verified signatures in nine days, already exceeding half of the signatures needed for the referendum call.
"The rule of law has its protectors and follows the principle that everyone is innocent until proven otherwise, while the political police operate on the exact opposite principle. First they will declare guilt, only then they will deal with proving it to him. This is not something that is worthy of Slovenia and the country in which we all love to live", Golob pointed out.
He pointed out that the safeguards contained in the previous law were intended to protect the dignity of an individual who was being unfairly investigated: "To say that we are protecting politicians is a blatant lie". He said that he could not imagine anyone wanting to live in a country where politicians have police powers.
Proponents of the amendment: The current arrangements unduly interfere with the efficiency of parliamentary inquiry
The amendment to the law on parliamentary inquiry was approved by the National Assembly with the votes of the SDS, the trio around the NSi, the Democrats and the Truth party at the end of May. The amendment to the law limits the possibility of challenging the act of ordering an inquiry before the Constitutional Court, and only the Judicial Council or the Prosecutor General may request an assessment of the conformity with the Constitution and the law within 30 days after the parliamentary inquiry is ordered by the Constitutional Court.
The SDS parliamentary group. Photo provided by Žiga Živulović Jr./F. A. Bobo
Supporters of the amendment point out that the current regulation, which was adopted in the previous session of the parliament on the proposal of the current president of the National Assembly from Svoboda Urška Klakočar Zupančič, has excessively and disproportionately interfered with the effectiveness of parliamentary investigation as a constitutional institution.
The amendment to the law also introduces judicial protection in the parliamentary investigation procedure with the possibility of bringing an action in an administrative dispute.The person under investigation may bring an action in an administrative dispute for violation of human rights within eight days of the delivery of the final report of the investigation commission.The National Assembly can also no longer order an investigation into a case on which it has already adopted a final report, and according to its advocates, it also clearly defines the cases when a Member may not participate in the investigation commission.
The initiators of the referendum, however, point out that the investigator could only challenge the final report of the inquiry commission in the administrative court because of the human rights violations, and stress that the individuals subject to the investigation would no longer have the possibility to challenge the act of organising a parliamentary inquiry before the Constitutional Court.
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RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicLeft2 days agoRobert Golob, leader of the Freedom Movement, has submitted his signature in support of a referendum on a proposed amendment to the law on parliamentary investigation. He also signed a petition to initiate a referendum on the law on local elections, which would revoke the voting rights of citizens of other countries at local elections. In a statement, Golob criticized the ruling political agenda for potentially using the new law to target individuals based on their values and beliefs, suggesting that investigations could lead to public exposure of personal information.
Bias read (Left): The article presents Golob's actions and statements with sympathetic framing, emphasizing his criticism of the ruling political agenda and highlighting concerns over potential misuse of the law against individuals' values and beliefs. The tone supports Golob's perspective without significant counter
Official sources cited
- organisation Izjava Roberta Goloba o oddaji podpisov
Maribor24IndependentCenter2 days agoPredsednik Gibanja Svoboda Robert Golob je oddal podpise za dva referenda: enega o noveli zakona o parlamentarni preiskavi in drugega o zakonu o lokalnih volitvah. Golob trdi, da bi nova zakonodaja omogočila političnim zlorabam in ukinila varovalko posameznikov pred nepoželenimi preiskavami. Pozval je k oddaji podpisov za zaščito demokracije in pravne države.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a political figure's actions regarding proposed referendums without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents Golob's statements directly without editorializing or favoring one side over another.
Siol.netIndependentCenter2 days agoPredsednik Gibanja Svoboda Robert Golob je oddal podpis za referendum o noveli zakona o parlamentarni preiskavi, ki bi odstranila zaščito posameznikov pred zlorabo takšne preiskave. Golob je poudarjal, da bi nova zakonodaja omogočala vladajoči politiki, da bi brez obrazložitve in varstva preiskovala nasprotnike, kar bi lahko vključevalo preverjanje bančnih računov in telefonskih imenikov ter objavo podatkov v javnosti.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a political action by Robert Golob without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents his statement and arguments neutrally, without favoring any side or using emotionally charged terms.
N1 SlovenijaIndependentCenter2 days agoRobert Golob, leader of the Freedom Party and former prime minister, has signed a petition calling for a referendum on the law regarding parliamentary investigation. He argues that such investigations could allow politicians to target individuals without legal protection or justification based on personal disagreements or values. He also supports a referendum on a law that would revoke local voting rights for non-citizens residing in Slovenia.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Golob's actions and statements without overtly favoring any political side. It reports his positions and calls for action but does not include biased language or selective sourcing.
Spletni časopisIndependentCenter4 days agoThe article discusses the investigation into Robert Golob's alleged misuse of state funds and the persecution of parliamentary overseers from the previous government, including members of the NSi party. It mentions the upcoming referendum supported by the left to prevent such investigations into Golob's conduct, similar to efforts in his previous term. The article also notes that some of the targeted NSi officials have been shielded from prosecution due to their positions, such as European Parliament immunity.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on events involving political figures but does not exhibit clear ideological slant in its framing or emphasis.
DomovinaIndependentLeft5 days agoThe article discusses the campaign tactics used by opponents of a proposed law on parliamentary investigation, focusing on the populist rhetoric employed by supporters of the law. It highlights a controversial video featuring MP and leader of the Freedom Party, Robert Golob, where he appears to strike a woman's fingers three times during a commercial-style spot. The video is presented as part of an effort to dissuade voters from supporting the new law, using fear-mongering about political police and privacy violations.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the actions of Robert Golob, a right-wing politician, in a critical light, emphasizing what it describes as bizarre or even violent behavior in his campaign. The tone suggests disapproval of the tactics used by Golob and his party, which aligns with a left-leaning perspective. The
MladinaIndependentCenter7 days agoThe article discusses a referendum on the law regarding parliamentary investigation, emphasizing that it is not a matter of left versus right politics but rather a question of whether the rule of law will protect individuals from potential abuse of power by authorities. The author argues that democracy is measured by how it protects the rights of critics, not just how it treats its supporters. The text includes a quote from Dušan Keber, a former health minister, who calls for a referendum against 'political police.'
Bias read (Center): The article presents a legal and democratic argument without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on principles of the rule of law and individual rights, avoiding direct political commentary or biased language.
Official sources cited
- press release Dušan Keber, nekdanji minister za zdravje
+Portal (Portal Plus)IndependentCenter10 days agoThe article discusses President of the Freedom Movement, Robert Golob, who does not understand that power in democratic countries changes through elections. It mentions his new project, collecting signatures for a referendum against the political police, despite being the first prime minister of independent Slovenia who predicted and carried out 'cleansing' of those with different views.
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts without overtly biased language or framing. It reports on Golob's actions and past policies but does not take a clear stance or use loaded terms to influence perception.
Official sources cited
- statement Instagram Robert Golob
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