Slovenian parliament lifts former PM Golob’s immunity in police-meddling probe
Former interior minister alleges ex-PM asked her to interfere in police staffing.
Slovenia's parliament voted on Wednesday to lift former Prime Minister Robert Golob's immunity, enabling prosecutors to investigate allegations of improper meddling in police staffing after his 2022 appointment. All 75 lawmakers present, including Golob himself, voted against granting him immunity without debating the matter. Golob had declared he would not invoke immunity and desired a swift resolution.
The corruption case emerged from claims by Golob's former Interior Minister Tatjana Bobnar, who stated that Golob pressured her to make personnel changes within the police force. Bobnar resigned in December 2022 and alerted prosecutors and Slovenia's anti-corruption commission about the alleged pressure. Golob has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The investigation commenced at Ljubljana's District Court in October 2025.
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