Ljubljana – A delegation from the European People’s Party (EPP) recently visited Slovenia to assess the current state of the rule of law. However, the President of the Slovenian National Assembly, Urška Klakočar Zupančič, along with other members of the ruling coalition, did not accept the invitation for a meeting, which took EPP representatives by surprise.
The mission aimed to gather firsthand insights about Slovenia’s situation, including notable members such as Swedish MEP and EPP Vice-President Tomasa Tobeja, Slovenian MEP Romana Tomc (EPP/SDS), Spanish representative Raul de la Hoz Quintano, German MEP Lena Düpont, and Polish MEP Michal Wawrykiewicz.
During a press conference at the EU House, Tobe highlighted their interest in the over one hundred extraordinary sessions held during this parliamentary term. While they had discussions with the Vice-President of the National Assembly, Tobe expressed a desire to engage with Klakočar Zupančič, who did not respond to their invitation.
Tomc noted that the reactions from the opposition to the mission suggest its significance and that there is a certain apprehension regarding the delegation. “The refusal of some individuals who had the chance to meet with us speaks volumes,” commented the Slovenian MEP and EPP Vice-President.
Tobe reiterated the importance of the mission in connection with the rule of law, emphasizing the need for consistent standards across the EU, regardless of which party is in power in each member state. He expressed hope that the delegation could address various concerns and existing issues in Slovenia, and he anticipated that all recommendations from the European Commission’s rule of law report would be acted upon promptly. “This marks the beginning for us,” Tobe stated regarding the mission in Slovenia, although he mentioned that it was too early to discuss the subsequent steps. (April 7)
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