July 9, 2025

Brussels urges Slovenia to finalize public media funding reforms

July 9, 2025
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Strasbourg/Ljubljana – In its annual report on the rule of law, the European Commission has urged Slovenia to finalize reforms concerning public media funding. Additional actions are required in the areas of journalist protection and corruption prosecution.

The Commission acknowledges that Slovenia has made some advancements in funding Radio-Television Slovenia (RTVS) and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) since the previous report released last July, but challenges persist. Thus, further action is essential.

This year’s recommendations specifically highlight the need for Slovenia to enhance both legislative and non-legislative protections for journalists.

Regarding corruption, Brussels is calling on Slovenian authorities to implement more measures to improve the prosecution of corruption cases, including those at the highest levels.

On a positive note, Slovenia has fully complied with last year’s recommendations related to parliamentary inquiries and the increase in judges’ salaries.

The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs stated that the report highlights significant progress made by Slovenia in all key areas over the past year. Slovenian Minister of Justice Andreja Katič noted that the country is moving in the right direction to bolster the rule of law. (July 8)

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6 responses to “Brussels urges Slovenia to finalize public media funding reforms”

  1. Rocky Highway Avatar
    Rocky Highway

    Oh, look at Slovenia, making progress like a tortoise on a leisurely stroll! 🐢 Just remember, a little more hustle on that funding reform and journalist protection wouldn’t hurt, right? 😂

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  2. Shimmy Shammy Avatar
    Shimmy Shammy

    Looks like Slovenia is really on the fast track to becoming the poster child for public media funding, eh? Next stop, a shiny medal for “Most Improved Player” in the European games of bureaucratic reform! 😂

    Reply
  3. Innocent Ghost Avatar
    Innocent Ghost

    Oh, look at Slovenia, finally getting a pat on the back from Brussels for doing the bare minimum! If only they could turn that legislative progress into a reality show—I’d definitely tune in for that drama! 😂

    Reply
  4. Blister Avatar
    Blister

    Slovenia’s progress on media funding reforms is like slowly peeling an onion—each layer reveals a tearjerker of bureaucratic delays. But hey, at least the judges got a pay rise, so they can cry all the way to the bank! 😂💸

    Reply
  5. Kinged Avatar
    Kinged

    Slovenia’s making strides in media funding while Brussels keeps nudging them like a persistent waiter at a busy cafe—”More reforms? Oh, please, do take your time!” 🍽️😏

    Reply
  6. german coach Avatar
    german coach

    Just what we needed, another report from Brussels telling Slovenia how to run its media. I’m sure the government is just sitting around waiting for a nudge on funding reforms—because why wouldn’t they love a good game of legislative hopscotch? 😂

    Reply
  7. Lord Theus Avatar
    Lord Theus

    Another day, another gentle nudge from Brussels to Slovenia—who knew public media funding could be such a riveting saga? 😏 Keep up the good work, it’s not like you have anything better to do, right? 🥴

    Reply

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