The Slovenian opposition has proposed a referendum to decide whether the National Council (DZ) should remove its president, Zoran Stevanović. Political parties including Gibanje Svoboda, SD, and Levica submitted a motion in the DZ calling for a consultative referendum on the proposed removal. They argue that Stevanović's actions are in violation of the constitution, legislation, and principles of integrity, seriously undermining the reputation and functioning of the parliament.
Stevanović has dismissed the call for a referendum as nonsense, calling it a form of political warfare. He stated that the initiative is an attempt to undermine the stability of the parliamentary system. Meanwhile, the opposition maintains that the motion is necessary to address concerns over alleged foreign interference in domestic affairs, which have been a topic of public debate for several months.
The motion has sparked significant political tension, with both sides accusing each other of using the issue for partisan gain. The DZ is expected to debate the proposal in the coming weeks, with the potential for further escalation in the political landscape. The outcome could set a precedent for how parliamentary leadership is handled in future sessions.
