Janez Janša was elected prime minister-designate in Slovenia after receiving 51 votes in parliament. The leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party is expected to lead the country’s first coalition made up entirely of centre-right and conservative parties following the collapse of efforts by the outgoing liberal bloc to form a majority government.
The new coalition announced priorities including economic reforms, deregulation, decentralisation and stronger competitiveness, alongside a more conservative social agenda focused on family policies and stricter migration measures. Janša also repeated his long-standing position that Slovenia must “complete the process of democratisation” after the post-communist transition period.
The coalition programme also includes plans for tax reforms, greater private-sector participation in healthcare and a more assertive foreign policy aimed at protecting Slovenian national interests. Janša is expected to formally submit his ministerial candidates to parliament in the coming days, with the new government likely to take office at the beginning of June.
The political shift has already triggered criticism from left-wing parties and activists, who accuse the incoming coalition of threatening social protections and democratic standards. Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob also warned of growing political tensions ahead of the government’s expected confirmation.
