Slovenian parliament calls for audit of spending under PM Golob

Coalition parties in Slovenia's National Assembly — SDS, NSi, SLS, Fokus and Demokrati — together with the opposition party ResniČ, have urged a comprehensive review of public‑finance management during the tenure of Prime Minister Robert Golob. The request targets what they describe as a lack of fiscal discipline, non‑transparent procurement and wasteful use of taxpayers’ money.

Specific concerns cited include the purchase of 13,000 laptops that sat idle in a Logatec warehouse, a disputed acquisition of a building on Litijska Street in Ljubljana, and a pattern of spending on foreign projects while essential local infrastructure remained underfunded. Expenditure in the first months of 2026 rose by roughly €1 billion compared with the previous year, prompting finance minister Andrej Šircelj to label the growth “historically high”. The lawmakers also warn that delayed absorption of EU funds for energy, flood relief and health could jeopardise several hundred million euros. They have demanded that the new government conduct a six‑month audit covering the entire Golob mandate, with particular focus on hiring spikes and promotions made shortly before the term’s end.