During a recent visit to the Primorska motorway at the Kastelec tunnel, the president and two companions were present when a traffic accident took place. Following this incident, allegations surfaced accusing the president of endangering state security due to maintaining friendships with Russian citizens. In response to these claims, the president’s office stated that the accusations lack foundation.
Officials pointed to the individual’s citizenship status, noting that they possess dual citizenship, having acquired Russian citizenship in 2016 alongside obtaining a Slovenian passport that same year. The potential for a formal legal challenge has been raised, specifically regarding a constitutional complaint. While the president’s office indicated it was not aware of any impending constitutional complaint, they suggested the possibility was not unexpected.
The procedure for filing such a complaint is outlined by parliamentary rules, requiring sponsorship from a minimum of 30 Members of Parliament and subsequent approval by a majority of the entire assembly. Historically, this process has faced hurdles; for instance, a similar complaint was previously lodged against the former president, Danil Turk, and was rejected by the DZ (Parliament) in the spring of 2017. The existing legal framework for challenging the actions of the president remains subject to these established parliamentary procedures.
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