Slovene minority association to disband

The National Council of Slovenes in the Austrian state of Carinthia is on the verge of disbanding due to severe funding cutbacks on the part of the Republic of Slovenia. Young Slovenians living in the region can only benefit, writes the daily Delo: "They are also calling for the other two Slovenian minority associations to disband, as well as for the resignation of 'paid functionaries who for decades have only cared about consolidating their power instead of helping the minority to survive'. They also believe it's high time for Slovenia to take a firm stand on the minority in Carinthia. Of course the welfare of the Austrian Slovenes lies primarily with the government in Vienna, but it prefers to look on impassively and do nothing. ... Happiest with the current situation are above all the local Carinthian politicians, who have grabbed the chance to rant and rail against the Slovenian minority."

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