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Slovenian PM Calls for EU Probe into Election Interference

3/23/2026

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Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob has requested an EU investigation into alleged election interference related to secretly recorded videos released before the March 22, 2022, parliamentary elections.
The videos reportedly show officials discussing ways to influence Golob's government, with accusations linking Israeli firm Black Cube and former Prime Minister Janez Jansa's party.
Golob's party narrowly won the election with 28.62% of the vote, while Jansa's party received 27.95%.
Golob emphasized the importance of sovereignty and pledged to negotiate with all parties for a stable government.
Jansa characterized the election as a referendum on corruption.

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Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob has requested an EU investigation into alleged election interference related to secretly recorded videos released before the March 22, 2022, parliamentary elections.
The videos reportedly show officials discussing ways to influence Golob's government, with accusations linking Israeli firm Black Cube and former Prime Minister Janez Jansa's party.
Golob's party narrowly won the election with 28.62% of the vote, while Jansa's party received 27.95%.
Golob emphasized the importance of sovereignty and pledged to negotiate with all parties for a stable government.
Jansa characterized the election as a referendum on corruption.