Slovenian research institutes hit out at legislative proposals

Proposals are part of welcomed broader package to align Slovenian R&D with EU

Two of Slovenia’s largest research institutes have jointly criticised provisions in a proposed law they say would “have devastating effects” on science in the country.

The provisions, which the institutes say were introduced after public consultation and are not supported by researchers, would force researchers to retire at ages 65-70 and would transfer the ownership and management of institutes’ property to the state.