Election in Slovenia Will Test Europe’s Political Mood
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Slovenian voters face a crucial election deciding between the center-left governing party and Janez Jansa, a former prime minister known for his nationalist stance and admiration of Donald Trump.
- Jansa, who previously slowed the populist wave in Europe with his 2022 election defeat, initially showed strong chances of returning to power but lost momentum due to allegations his party hired an Israeli intelligence agency to smear opponents.
- Jansa’s political history includes a shift from communism to nationalism amid Yugoslavia’s breakup, with a combative style that involved restricting media funding and opposing migrants.
- The election is highly competitive, with polls indicating neither Jansa’s party nor the current government is likely to secure a parliamentary majority alone, making coalition
