Prime Minister Robert Golob hosted leaders of seven centre-left parties in an effort to encourage a more coordinated and dignified campaign, positioning themselves as an alternative to the right-wing bloc led by the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS). While the parties agreed on shared values such as democracy, human rights and social stability, they stopped short of forming a formal alliance or non-aggression pact, citing ideological differences.
Golob warned of the risks of right-wing populism and stressed the importance of voter turnout, describing the upcoming vote as shaped by a challenging global context rather than domestic politics alone.
His Freedom Movement currently polls second, trailing the SDS, while several smaller parties at the meeting said they would remain constructively critical of the government despite supporting cooperation on key issues.
The right bloc dismissed the meeting as a sign of weakness, with SDS figures saying the left was struggling to maintain unity. Confident of victory, the SDS has outlined plans to roll back parts of the current government’s policies, including changes to state holdings, social contributions and NGO funding, further sharpening the political divide ahead of the election.
