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28. August 2026
Six trade union confederations have filed a referendum initiative against the Act on Intervention Measures for the Development of Slovenia, which caps social security contributions for the highest earners, dismantles the welfare state and opens the door to the privatisation of healthcare. To call a referendum, 40,000 certified signatures must be collected by 5 October. On the website we helped set up, you'll find the arguments against the law, a counter showing how many signatures have been collected, and both ways of signing, at an administrative unit or online. This website is in Slovenian.
27. August 2026
The Janša government thrives on chaos and public apathy, which is why it keeps pushing harmful laws through one after another. We won't let that happen. That's why we've built Power to the People, a website that gathers all the current referendums, legislative proposals and other citizens' initiatives in one place. See how you can back them and help get them over the line. This website is in Slovenian.
18. August 2026
Every citizens' initiative needs support from a large number of people right from the start, and there's very little time to collect signatures. That's why we at Danes je nov dan have put together a guide to help you find the option that suits you best for setting up a digital signature, such as smsPASS. The guide is for anyone whose working hours, distance or health make a trip to the administrative unit difficult, and for anyone who simply wants to make the process easier. Only by joining forces can we stop these harmful laws. This app is in Slovenian.
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10. June 2026
The new coalition wanted to amend the legislation so that it could use parliamentary investigations as a weapon to settle scores with the opposition, journalists, trade unions, civil society and other critics. Civil society responded by collecting signatures for a referendum, and at Danes je nov dan we have prepared an interactive guide with information on the various ways to submit a signature – from submitting it in person at an administrative unit, to arranging a digital certificate and signing online. This app is in Slovenian.
27. May 2026
The new government is rewriting the law so it can use parliamentary inquiries as a weapon against the opposition, journalists, trade unions, civil society and other critics. Until now, the Constitutional Court could halt an inquiry that overstepped its bounds. Under the new rules, you can only appeal once the proceedings are over, by which point your name has already been dragged into the open and your reputation damaged. That's why we helped build a website with all the information and the steps you need to call for a referendum and defend democracy. This website is in Slovenian.
21. May 2026
During the election campaign, certain MPs promised power to the people, but now they were the ones blocking the referendum on an emergency law that only served the wealthy. We reminded them who they worked for! A referendum is our right, and enabling it is their duty. That is why we developed a website to help users take action, allowing them to click on an MP and send a clear message: Do not block the referendum!
23. April 2026
As the new coalition slowly took shape, the first policy battles were already being fought in the National Assembly. To ensure you do not miss key developments, we updated Parlameter, allowing users to track the work of the MPs in the 10th assembly. Check out how they vote and what they discuss! This app is in Slovenian.
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20. April 2026
At the end of March, apartheid Israel passed a new law prescribing the death penalty exclusively for Palestinians "convicted" of lethal "terrorism". In response, we launched a website that allowed users to easily send a message to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, demanding a firm response. This text is in Slovenian.
In cooperation with the Movement for Palestinian Rights.
1. April 2026
On Tuesday, 14 April, Bram Vranken from the Corporate Europe Observatory gave a lecture at the EU House. Attendees learnt how digital policy lobbying works in the EU, who has the most access to decision-makers, and how Big Tech corporations influence the adoption of European rules. This invitation is in Slovenian.
In cooperation with the Alliance for Integrity.
16. March 2026
On 22 December 2025, two representatives from the Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube met with SDS President Janez Janša in Ljubljana. Three months later, videos surfaced in Slovenia using methods that Black Cube has employed for years in political and intelligence operations worldwide. Read the full investigative report on potential interference in Slovenian democracy.
In cooperation with 8th of March Institute and Mladina.
13. March 2026
How do you talk to someone who says voting is pointless? We invited young debaters to the studio, persuaders who tried to use arguments to get skeptics to the polls. These skeptics were played by improv league performers. Listen to the exchange of views, the excuses, and the typical “they’re all the same” arguments, and then tell us who you found the most convincing! This video is in Slovenian.
11. March 2026
Janez Janša and the SDS party released a video claiming that early voting would be “invalid under all legal provisions”. This is dangerous and unstatesmanlike misinformation. Read the full press release (in Slovenian).
1. March 2026
You can test your knowledge of elections and the most amusing democratic mishaps in this pre-election quiz. Every day from 1 March until 22 March, users were able to answer three questions to flex their democratic muscles, and were encouraged to invite their family and friends to join in. This app is in Slovenian.
25. February 2026
In the general election on 22 March, you chose the future. Political parties had widely differing manifestos and priorities, so the Izvoli.si voting quiz was designed to help you find the one that aligned closest with your views. It featured 30 of the 130 demands compiled by the Voice of the People (Glas ljudstva) initiative and presented to the political parties standing for election. Parties were able to state their positions by either committing to these demands or declaring their disagreement. This app is in Slovenian.
In cooperation with the Voice of the People initiative.
18. February 2026
Sign the European Citizens’ Initiative "Justice for Palestine", which demands the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, and the agreement grants it access to the European market as well as institutional legitimacy. As long as it remains in force, the EU is collaborating with a state committing genocide in Gaza, a cooperation that we are also funding. This text is in Slovenian.
11. February 2026
The March 22 general election determined the makeup of the National Assembly and the country’s direction for the next four years. Knowing that many would be away on election day, we once again prepared a voting guide detailing various ways to cast a ballot. It was intended for everyone who was elsewhere in Slovenia, abroad, or unable to reach their polling station for health or other reasons. We provide these guides because we want as many people as possible to participate in decisions that significantly impact their daily lives. This app is in Slovenian.