New findings on foreign interference in Slovenia’s elections

20. 3. 2026

Government of the Republic of Slovenia

Joško Kadivnik, the Director of SOVA (Slovene Intelligence and Security Agency), today presented to the members of the National Security Council Secretariat’s operational group a full account of events that took place between 10 and 11 December 2025, along with material evidence of connections of three representatives of the private intelligence corporation Black Cube (Giora Eiland, Liron Tzur and Dan Zorella) to the visit at Trstenjakova ulica 8 in Ljubljana, where the SDS party has its headquarters.

He also presented findings regarding Black Cube’s activities in the territory of Slovenia and abroad, which likewise demonstrate counterintelligence operations against the Republic of Slovenia and foreign interference in Slovenian elections. All information and material evidence will shortly be handed over to the Police and the Prosecutor’s Office.

Police Director General Damjan Petrič reported on a comprehensive and professional investigation conducted in accordance with criminological standards. The Police are already investigating the suspected criminal offenses with due diligence, including unlawful video and audio recording, giving bribes, abuse of office or official powers, disclosure of classified information and crimes against honour and reputation. All findings will be reported to the competent authorities, and the Police will keep the public informed of further steps in accordance with the interests of the investigation.