Scientists protest politicisation, formation of new public institutions

Ljubljana, 6 April - Several hundred scientists gathered in the centre of Ljubljana on Thursday to protest against the transformation of private educational and research institutions into public entities eligible for public funds, a policy they say is driven by political interests rather than expert judgement.

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian scientists rally in protest at transformation of private education and research institution into public entities.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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