Coalition Rejects Slovenian Democratic Party’s Proposal on Illegal Migration

Coalition Rejects Slovenian Democratic Party’s Proposal on Illegal Migration

Proposal for an Urgent Session on Illegal Migrations

Recently, the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) submitted a proposal to hold an urgent session on the pressing issue of illegal immigrants. The session was proposed to be held on September 12, 2023, outside the State Assembly headquarters, in the Municipality of Brežice. This region is reported to be the worst affected by the problem of illegal border crossings. However, the coalition members dismissed this proposal.

The proposal was submitted in line with Article 49 of the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly, which allows the president of a working body to convene a meeting outside the National Assembly. This is subject to the prior consent of the majority of all members of the working body and the president of the National Assembly. The SDS expected the coalition to support the session being held in the field, as it would provide firsthand experience of the problems faced by the residents of Brežice.

Rejection of the Proposed Session

Despite the urgency and relevance of the issue at hand, the SDS’s proposal did not receive sufficient support. The voting results showed six members in favor of the proposal, while eight members were against it. Interestingly, two of the members who voted against the proposal come from the area of PU Novo mesto, a region burdened with illegal crossings. They were expected to advocate for Slovenian citizens.

MP Anja Bah Žibert expressed disappointment at the coalition’s decision. She criticized the left coalition, led by Freedom, for their indifference towards this critical issue. According to her, their lack of concern does not contribute to finding solutions to the problem. She emphasized the importance of holding the session in the field to show the people that they have the support of the ruling party.

Commitment to Address the Issue

In the face of the coalition’s rejection, Bah Žibert affirmed the SDS’s commitment to addressing the issue of illegal migrations. She stated, “As responsible politicians in the SDS, we will do everything to help them and improve the situation as soon as possible.” This indicates the party’s resolve to confront the problem head-on, despite the lack of support from the coalition.

The Slovenian Democratic Party’s effort to bring attention to the issue of illegal immigration is a significant step towards finding a solution. Although their proposal was rejected, their commitment to addressing the problem is apparent. The challenge now is to garner enough support to take concrete action against illegal immigration.