Slovenia’s Risky Referendum on NATO
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Neutrality in a time of growing rivalry between the great powers is questionable. It is not enough to choose it, others must recognize it.
The majority of citizens support Slovenia's membership in NATO, according to a July poll by Valicon for the Siol portal. More than two-thirds of respondents expressed support for membership in the North Atlantic Alliance.
Slovenia could soon become NATO's "weakest neighbour". In this small post-Yugoslav country, there will be a referendum on the increase in defence costs at the level set at the NATO summit in The Hague. It is very likely to follow another...
Politicians are preoccupied with considerations about the fate of the referendums on increasing defense spending and on NATO membership. With some assessments that the political calculations that led to the announcement of both referendums went too far, politicians are now looking for solutions.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob announced last Friday that he was going to call a consultative referendum on NATO membership. He made the decision after parliament, despite his opposition, approved another referendum in which Slovenians would have their say on increasing military spending. Analysts warn of a weakening of the Alliance's unity.... This article is for subscribers only. You have 85% left to read.
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