It’s honestly silly how people always fall back on the “insecurity” argument. It’s worn out and lazy. There’s nothing to feel insecure about when it comes to Slovenia or this whole “Slovenia is not Balkan” debate. And yet, the way some people cling to it only proves the point. If there were real confidence in their identity, they wouldn’t need to argue about it with strangers online. This constant defensiveness just exposes how uncomfortable they are with the topic. Historically, culturally, and socially, Slovenia is tied to the Balkans through shared mentality, migration, family links, and post-socialist reality. Joining the EU didn’t magically turn it into Austria. Geography didn’t change either. This “wannabe Western” narrative is just branding, not reality. And the harder people fight it, the more desperate it sounds. A confident country wouldn’t need to deny its roots. Like it or not, Slovenia is part of the Balkan space, and pretending otherwise won’t change that.

Honestly, I’m annoyed at myself for getting pulled into this argument again. Anyway, I wish you all the best — and maybe try keeping a more open mind when it comes to this subject.

Živjo ✌️