Slovenia faces media challenges over RTV management and political advertising

In Slovenia, discussions regarding the future of the public broadcaster, RTV Slovenija, are intensifying. Employees have raised concerns regarding political influence over the institution. Critics suggest the broadcaster needs to develop a clear business model and programming concept independent of political interference, focusing on digital transformation, financial accountability, and a transition toward an integrated multimedia newsroom.

Separately, the Slovenian Advertising Chamber (SOZ) has issued a warning regarding increasingly aggressive political advertising practices. The chamber reports the rise of misleading statements, unauthorized attributions, offensive communication, and messages that may incite intolerance. The SOZ is calling for clearer regulations and oversight from authorities to address regulatory gaps, noting that current frameworks do not clearly define which bodies are responsible for judging controversial political advertising practices.