Priporočilo: An complainant turned to the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) regarding her inability to build on her property, designated for residential development. Namely, construction has been rendered impossible for many years due to a lack of communal infrastructure. In this regard, the Ombudsman turned to the Municipality of Beltinci (Municipality) and found a violation of the principle of sound administration in its conduct. The Municipality failed to explain the standstill lasting more than five years in conducting the contractual reparcelling proceedings of the relevant property. The Ombudsman then referred a suggestion for subsequent procedures to the Municipality, which the Municipality partially adopted but, based on their response, not yet realised.

Priporočilo: The Ombudsman examined the complaint of a foreigner who required housing in a social welfare institution (retirement home) due to his age and health requirements. This would have only been possible through public financing, but as he has no income or assets, he failed to use this right due to the absence of an explicit legal basis. After concluding the examination, the Ombudsman determined that this individual could not be returned to his country of origin. Thus, the competent authorities were obligated to provide the necessary social welfare services. As such, he recommended to the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (MDDSZEM) and the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ) that they solve the complainant's situation as soon as possible. Furthermore, he submitted a general recommendation for preparing systemic solutions since the Ombudsman is aware that this is a known problem affecting other persons in similar accommodation circumstances.