Draft RTVS Bill Continues to Take Flak

Ljubljana, 17 March - A public debate on a proposed new bill on public broadcaster RTV Slovenija, held in parliament on Wednesday, saw wide criticism also of the latest version of the document. Critics feel that the new status of the broadcaster cannot be implemented and that appointment procedures envisaged will not prevent political meddling.

Ljubljana Culture Minister Majda Sirca addressing a public debate on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Culture Minister Majda Sirca addressing a public debate on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Radio Slovenija director Vinko Vasle at a presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Radio Slovenija director Vinko Vasle at a presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Pictured (centre): Culture Minister Majda Sirca. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Pictured (centre): Culture Minister Majda Sirca.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Pictured (centre): Chair of the Culture. Education, Sport and Youth Committee Majda Potrata. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Pictured (centre): Chair of the Culture. Education, Sport and Youth Committee Majda Potrata.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A presentation of views on the draft bill on the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija in the parliament.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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