Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000735/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Matej Tonin (PPE)
Recent developments threatening democratic governance and institutional independence have raised alarms regarding the erosion of the rule of law in Slovenia:
First, budget cuts to independent institutions: the Slovenian Government has imposed unjustified budget reductions on independent institutions, compromising their operational capabilities and political impartiality.
Second, illegal surveillance of a state prosecutor: reports indicate the unauthorised surveillance of a state prosecutor by Slovenian police without a judicial warrant, violating fundamental rights and legal protections with regard to judicial independence.
Third, unlawful changes to parliamentary procedures: the Government has altered parliamentary rules in contravention of standing orders, effectively removing essential procedural safeguards and diminishing the opposition’s ability to scrutinise legislation.
Given these concerns, I ask the Commission:
- 1.How does it assess these actions concerning the rule of law in Slovenia?
- 2.Will the Commission take specific measures, such as monitoring or infringement procedures?
- 3.Is there a possibility of sending a fact-finding mission to Slovenia to evaluate the situation?
Submitted: 18.2.2025