Slovenia's Parliament Lifts Immunity for Former PM Robert Golob
Lawmakers vote unanimously to allow criminal proceedings regarding alleged police staffing interference.
Quick Look
- Slovenia's parliament voted unanimously to strip former PM Robert Golob of his immunity, allowing prosecutors to pursue a criminal case concerning alleged interference in police staffing.
- Golob, who denies wrongdoing, requested the waiver to resolve the matter quickly.
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Why It Matters
The case stems from allegations by former Interior Minister Tatjana Bobnar that Golob pressured her to make personnel changes within the police force in 2022.
Sloveniaâs parliament on Wednesday allowed prosecutors to pursue a criminal case against former Prime Minister Robert Golob over allegations that he improperly meddled in police staffing after taking office in 2022.
All 75 lawmakers present â including Golob himself â voted against granting him parliamentary immunity, allowing proceedings to move forward. The decision was taken without debate or explanations of the voting.
Golob had already told parliament he would not invoke immunity and wanted the case resolved as quickly as possible.
The corruption case stems from allegations by Golobâs former Interior Minister Tatjana Bobnar, who said he pressured her to make personnel changes inside the police. Bobnar resigned in December 2022 and subsequently reported the alleged pressure to prosecutors and Sloveniaâs anti-corruption commission. Golob has denied wrongdoing.
Ljubljanaâs District Court opened a judicial investigation in October 2025. Prosecutors had to ask parliament to lift Golobâs immunity after he was elected as an MP this year.
Golobâs liberal Freedom Movement remains Sloveniaâs largest opposition party.
What to Watch
AI outlook â possibilities, not facts
Judicial investigation will proceed to trial phase.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the specific timeline for the upcoming court proceedings?
