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Slovenia Considers NATO Exit in Shift to Independence

4/15/2026

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Zoran Stevanovic, the speaker of Slovenia’s Parliament, announced plans for a referendum on NATO withdrawal.
He said his stance is pro-Slovenian and not tied to any foreign power.
Stevanovic advocates an independent foreign policy that avoids involvement in international conflicts.
He said leaving NATO is on the table and EU exit support is unlikely.
He also plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization and visit Moscow.

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Zoran Stevanovic, the speaker of Slovenia’s Parliament, announced plans for a referendum on NATO withdrawal.
He said his stance is pro-Slovenian and not tied to any foreign power.
Stevanovic advocates an independent foreign policy that avoids involvement in international conflicts.
He said leaving NATO is on the table and EU exit support is unlikely.
He also plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization and visit Moscow.