LJUBLJANA – Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob firmly rejected accusations of corruption and interference in police staffing after testifying before the country’s anti-graft Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) on Wednesday.
The KPK launched an investigation into Golob in November 2023 over alleged integrity violations, later suspending and subsequently resuming it. The allegations, brought by former Interior Minister Tatjana Bobnar, claim that Golob exerted undue pressure on police staffing decisions.
“I gave all the explanations to the commission and completely denied and rejected all the accusations,” Golob said, calling the charges fabricated and false. He criticized the proceedings as “a farce,” asserting that his actions aimed to depoliticize the police, in line with his pre-election commitments.
Golob also faces a separate criminal complaint filed by the police at the specialized state prosecutor’s office, accusing him of “giving gifts for unlawful intermediation.” The prosecutor’s office has yet to decide whether to dismiss the charges or pursue its own indictment.
The case has drawn significant attention, with Golob emphasizing the importance of evidence and witnesses in refuting the claims. The investigation marks a critical moment in Golob’s tenure as he continues to navigate political challenges and calls for greater transparency in governance.