Miro Cerar assured MPs that Slovenia does not allow armed people to enter the country. "Such claims are outrageous, they underestimate our police officers and other authorities," the PM said in response to a question tabled by the head of the SDS deputy group, Jože Tanko. Cerar added that, for the time being, the threat level in Slovenia remains low.

Tanko believes that safety measures along the border are insufficient. He said that there is an increasing share of terrorists among the refugees coming into Europe, adding that a terrorist attack similar to the one that took place in Paris could happen in any country on the refugee trail or in any destination country. He wanted to know whether the government had any plans to step up security measures.

Cerar stressed in his reply that Slovenia is doing a good job managing the flow of migrants. According to Cerar, Slovenia appears to be the most competent country at this. He also pointed out that Slovenia was not alone in facing this crisis, as many European countries have sent police officers and additional gear to help Slovenia regulate the flow of refugees. Moreover, Slovenia has been exchanging information with the EU and other countries along the so-called Balkan corridor.

"Security forces on high alert"
Cerar said he is aware that "the situation is not harmless" and that some migrants could pose a security risk. He also stressed that Slovenia was not ill-prepared for the flow of migrants. "We were prepared for this crisis, and we're ready to step up measures if necessary," Cerar said. He criticized Tanko for turning a blind eye to the humanitarian aspect of the crisis. "Not every refugee or migrant is a terrorist," Cerar retorted.

Cerar also stressed that security forces are on high alert following the terrorist attacks in Paris, and the government has also been closely following the security situation in Slovenia and Europe. On Saturday, the National Security Council held a meeting, but they said that the threat level in Slovenia remains low. Cerar assured everyone that Slovenia would have taken immediate action if the Council had said that the threat level was elevated.

G. C., G. K., L. L.; translated by D. V.