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Slovenia's Elections Spark Foreign Interference Concerns, EU Urged to Investigate

3/31/2026

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On March 29, 2026, Slovenia held elections, and Prime Minister Robert Golob's Freedom Movement narrowly defeated the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) led by Janez Janša.
The result sparked concerns about foreign interference by Black Cube, an Israeli private intelligence firm.
Janez Janša admitted meeting Black Cube operatives, raising questions about motives.
Golob urged the European Union to investigate, citing a potential double standard in responses and testing the EU's commitment.

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On March 29, 2026, Slovenia held elections, and Prime Minister Robert Golob's Freedom Movement narrowly defeated the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) led by Janez Janša.
The result sparked concerns about foreign interference by Black Cube, an Israeli private intelligence firm.
Janez Janša admitted meeting Black Cube operatives, raising questions about motives.
Golob urged the European Union to investigate, citing a potential double standard in responses and testing the EU's commitment.