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Slovenia's 2026 Elections: Democracy at a Crossroads

3/19/2026

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  • Slovenia will hold parliamentary elections on March 22, 2026, as the Freedom Movement led by Prime Minister Robert Golob faces the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) led by Janez Janša.
  • Golob's government has delivered flood-relief funding in 2023 and a higher minimum wage, but public support for the party has declined.
  • The election presents a choice between preserving democratic norms and a potential shift toward illiberal governance.