Slovenian Cyclists Launch Symbolic Probe to Back Referendum

Cyclists in Slovenia are set to hold a symbolic founding session of a parliamentary investigative commission on Monday at 1 p.m. outside the Administrative Unit in Ljubljana. This action is intended to bolster support for a referendum on the law governing parliamentary investigations.

The protest is part of a series of actions organized by the cycling assembly since the formation of the new government. Notably, in May, activists staged a protest in front of the National Assembly, bringing a large black cube to Republic Square. This cube symbolized the 'Black Cube' affair and allegations of undue influence by an Israeli company on Slovenian political events.

Organizers plan another symbolic action to emphasize the significance of parliamentary investigations and the perceived necessity of clarifying the circumstances surrounding the 'Black Cube' affair. Further details about the protest's content are expected to be revealed at the event itself.

Meanwhile, proponents of the referendum are actively collecting signatures. Jaša Jenull, a prominent representative of the Protest Cycling Assembly, has urged supporters to help reach the target of 10,000 signatures by the end of the week. He encouraged citizens to visit their local administrative units to cast their signatures, framing it as an exercise of collective power against what he termed a 'political police.'