Janša closes in on fourth stint as Slovenia’s prime minister
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Key Points:
- Slovenian lawmakers have proposed nationalist leader Janez Janša to become prime minister, positioning him for a fourth term despite his party narrowly losing the March elections.
- Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) formed a coalition with center-right parties, enabling him to formally submit his candidacy for prime minister.
- A parliamentary vote on Janša’s candidacy is expected soon, with coalition numbers indicating a likely successful return to office.
- Incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement failed to form a governing majority and resigned to opposition leadership after narrowly winning the election.
- Janša, known for his nationalist and anti-immigration stance, would join the European Union’s right-wing leaders, potentially influencing the bloc’s populist dynamics following Viktor Orbán’s exit in Hungary.