Slovenia to hold four referendums on October 11

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Slovenia is set to hold four referendums on October 11, 2026, covering a range of legislative and consultative issues. A key legislative referendum concerns an amendment to the Parliamentary Inquiry Act, which critics argue weakens protections against politically motivated investigations, while supporters claim it improves corruption oversight.

Three consultative referendums will address the abolition of the RTV Slovenia contribution, the conditioning of social assistance with community work, and the voting rights of third-country nationals in local elections. The proposal to restrict local voting rights to Slovenian and EU citizens has sparked significant debate. The right-wing opposition argues that the increase in eligible third-country voters—from 10,000 in 2002 to 103,000—diminishes the influence of the local population. Conversely, the ruling coalition and organizations like Amnesty International warn that this would marginalize long-term residents and workers.

Additionally, political tensions remain high as unions prepare to call for a fifth referendum regarding the law on intervention measures for Slovenia's development. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Janez Janša has announced plans for a consultative referendum on reducing public sector bureaucracy, and Freedom Movement leader Robert Golob has called for a winter energy supplement for citizens.

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Amnesty International · Janez Janša · Luka Mesec · National Assembly of Slovenia · RTVS · Robert Golob · SDS · Slovenia · State Election Commission

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A fifth referendum regarding the law on intervention measures for Slovenia's development is expected to be announced by unions. www.delo.si
[● 2 SOURCES] Civil society organizations and opposition parties collected nearly 45,000 signatures for a legislative referendum. www.delo.si
[● 3 SOURCES] The National Assembly passed an amendment to the Parliamentary Inquiry Act on May 26, 2026. demokracija.si
[● 7 SOURCES] One of the referendums concerns the voting rights of third-country nationals in local elections. nova24tv.si · mostarski.ba · www.072info.com · www.24ur.com · demokracija.si · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The number of third-country nationals eligible to vote in local elections rose from approximately 10,000 in 2002 to 103,000. nova24tv.si
[● 3 SOURCES] Voters can participate in early voting from Tuesday to Thursday between 7:00 and 19:00. obalaplus.si · n1info.si
[○ 1 SOURCE] Unions are expected to announce a fifth referendum regarding the law on intervention measures for Slovenia's development. www.delo.si