Slovenia set for a right-wing government and a comeback for former Prime Minister Jansa
Jansa has backing from 48 lawmakers and is expected to lead a coalition government after Robert Golob failed to form a liberal alliance.
- On Tuesday, right-wing politician Janez Jansa was formally nominated to return as Slovenia's prime minister, clearing the way for a new government nearly two months after the parliamentary election.
- Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob failed to form a liberal coalition after his Freedom Movement and Jansa's Slovenian Democratic Party finished in a near tie during the election.
- RTV Slovenia reported that Jansa has secured the backing of 48 lawmakers in the 90-member assembly, aiming to lead a coalition including right-wing groups and an anti-establishment newcomer party.
- If confirmed, Jansa's election will mark a shift to the right for the European Union country, particularly given his stern criticism of the 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
- The veteran politician is a vocal admirer of President Donald Trump and was a close ally of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb, reflecting ideological divisions among the 1.7 million voters in the Alpine nation.
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Slovenia set for a right-wing government and a comeback for former Prime Minister Jansa
Right-wing politician Janez Jansa is set to become Slovenia's prime minister again after his candidacy was submitted to Parliament on Tuesday.
By last night, all parties in the future coalition - in addition to Janša's SDS, NSi, SLS, Fokus and Democrats - had confirmed the coalition agreement and entry into the government. Janša can also count on the support of Resnica.
LJUBLJANA. In the election on 22 March his party came only in second place, but the right-wing populist Janez Jansa would lead the next government in Slovenia as prime minister.
Slovenia could well be turning right again. Janez Jansa, a leading figure on the Slovenian right, is once again within reach of becoming prime minister, which could reshape the political balance of power not only in the country but also in the entire region.
A group of deputies with the first signatory Jelka Godec has submitted the candidacy of SDS leader Janez Janša for Prime Minister to the National Assembly. The candidacy was submitted in addition to SDS deputies with the signatures of…
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