Slovenia changes path as pro-Israel, Trump admiring former PM Janez Jansa retakes helm
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- Slovenia’s parliament voted to reinstate nationalist Janez Jansa as prime minister, signaling a potential shift away from the EU, with 51 votes in favor and 36 against.
- Jansa, known for his pro-Israel stance and admiration for Donald Trump, plans to relocate Slovenia’s embassy to Jerusalem and revoke recognition of Palestine, reversing policies of outgoing PM Robert Golob.
- The new coalition government, formed with center-right parties and supported by the pro-Russian Resnica party, aims to reduce taxes, decentralize government, and control migration, but faces potential instability due to Resnica’s opposition status.
- Jansa’s previous tenure was marked by conflicts with the EU, accusations of undermining media freedom and judiciary, and controversy over alleged links to covert videos targeting Golob’s government, which he denies orchestrating.
- Jansa is expected to officially take office in June after parliamentary approval of his ministers, following a coalition agreement reached after Golob failed to form a government post-March elections.