Prime Minister Robert Golob’s liberal Freedom Movement has narrowly won Slovenia’s parliamentary election, edging Janez Janša’s Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) in a closely contested vote.
Golob secured 28.6% (29 seats), just ahead of Janša on 28% (28 seats) in the 90-seat parliament — a decline from Golob’s 41-seat victory in 2022. Coalition negotiations are now expected.
Golob, who has governed with centre-left parties over the past four years, told supporters on Sunday (22 March) evening: “Tough negotiations await us . . . But we will not negotiate about one thing. Our sovereignty — we will not let foreigners rule here.”
President Nataša Pirc Musar indicated the mandate will go to whoever can form a parliamentary majority, increasing the importance of smaller parties in shaping the next government.
The campaign was marked by allegations of foreign interference, including claims involving Israeli-linked actors, which remain unproven. Janša denied wrongdoing and called for fresh elections, citing instability.
Analysts warn of a fragmented parliament, though Slovenia’s political outlook remains broadly stable within the EU.
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