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Slovenia's Controversial Law Sparks Debate on Roma Rights

11/19/2025

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Slovenia's parliament passed the Šutar law to empower police surveillance and home raids in security zones after a violent incident involving a Romani man.
Critics, including Mensur Haliti, a Roma rights advocate, say the law discriminates against Roma and violates EU privacy principles.
Prime Minister Robert Golob says the law targets crime, not ethnic groups.
The European Commission has urged Slovenia to prevent disproportionate effects on vulnerable communities.

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Slovenia's parliament passed the Šutar law to empower police surveillance and home raids in security zones after a violent incident involving a Romani man.
Critics, including Mensur Haliti, a Roma rights advocate, say the law discriminates against Roma and violates EU privacy principles.
Prime Minister Robert Golob says the law targets crime, not ethnic groups.
The European Commission has urged Slovenia to prevent disproportionate effects on vulnerable communities.