Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob informed the Parliament on October 27, 2025, that he had accepted the resignations of Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar and Justice Minister Andreja Katič.

Both ministers stepped down following the tragic events in Novo Mesto, involving members of the Roma community, citing “objective responsibility” for the incident.

The ministers announced their resignations on October 26 at a news conference called after a 48-year-old man died while intervening to help his son on Saturday night. Authorities said a 21-year-old suspect has been detained and is facing criminal charges for causing particularly serious bodily harm resulting in death, carrying a sentence of five to 15 years in prison, RTV SLO reported on October 27.

Police have reinforced security in Novo Mesto and surrounding areas, with officers from multiple units patrolling security-sensitive locations to maintain public order and reassure residents. A court-ordered search of a property resulted in the seizure of a converted gas pistol, a rubber bullet, and a prohibited pyrotechnic device.

In the wake of the tragedy, the parliamentary group of the opposition Slovenian Democrati Party (SDS) and members of the ruling coalition led by Freedom Movement requested an extraordinary session of the National Assembly to discuss measures to prevent violence and crime, particularly against Roma communities, and to address related social issues.

Both Poklukar and Katič will continue performing their duties until new ministers are appointed, PM's press office stated.