Brussels – The European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions has taken steps to address a petition focused on honoring the victims of communist violence in Slovenia, which was brought forward by MEP Romana Tomc (EPP/SDS). The committee has agreed to draft a resolution aimed at “preserving the memory of the victims of the post-war communist period in Slovenia,” as announced by committee chair Bogdan Rzonca (ECR/PIS) on Tuesday.
Tomc described this decision as a “significant achievement and validation of my commitment to remembering the victims of communism in Slovenia.” Once the draft resolution is completed, it will undergo discussion and deliberation by the committee, followed by a vote in the European Parliament during a plenary session if approved.
The petition, which was initially signed by Slovenian historian Mitja Ferenc, was presented to the parliament in 2023 after Prime Minister Robert Golob’s government repealed May 17 as the national day of remembrance for the victims of communist violence, a day that had been established by the previous government under Janez Janša.
In December 2024, the current government responded to the petition by acknowledging the significance of commemorating the victims of all wars and related conflicts. They emphasized their attention towards the victims of post-World War II executions but mentioned that establishing a new remembrance day for all war victims and post-war executions requires a “technically formulated proposal that can achieve widespread societal agreement.” (January 28)
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