Full Breakdown
Slovenia Approves Janez Jansa's Centre-Right Coalition Government
6/5/2026, 1:55:02 AM
Formation of the New Government
On 4 June 2026, the National Assembly of Slovenia voted to approve a 15-member cabinet led by Prime Minister Janez Jansa. The vote count was 49 in favour and 30 against. Jansa, described as a pro-Trump populist, secured a fourth term after an inconclusive parliamentary election in March 2026, during which the incumbent liberal government of Robert Golob failed to assemble a majority coalition.
Coalition Composition and Parliamentary Support
The governing coalition comprises five parties: the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi), the Democrats, Focus, and the Slovene People’s Party (SLS), the latter of which did not receive a ministerial portfolio. Together the five parties hold 43 of the 90 seats in parliament. The right-wing Resnica party, while not formally part of the cabinet, supports the coalition, and deputies representing national minorities also backed the government.
Policy Agenda: Tax Cuts, Targeted Spending, and Anti-Corruption
Jansa’s programme emphasizes three pillars: reduction of what he termed record-high taxes, a reallocation of public spending toward targeted projects, and a comprehensive anti-corruption drive. The prime minister also pledged to devolve additional powers to local governments and to streamline the bureaucracy, which he described as larger than that of other European states.
Anticipated Foreign-Policy Shift
Analysts note that the new administration is likely to reverse several foreign-policy decisions of the previous Golob government. Notably, the former cabinet recognised a Palestinian state and imposed travel bans on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two of his far-right ministers. Jansa’s government is expected to move away from those positions, although no formal policy statements have been released yet.
Official Statements from Prime Minister Jansa
In his parliamentary address, Jansa presented the cabinet as a representation of the entire nation, highlighting the inclusion of ministers from different generations. He announced plans to invite opposition parties to a partnership aimed at drafting key legislation, describing the outreach as a hand offered to the opposition. He also affirmed his commitment to combat corruption and to empower local authorities.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A hand is offered,” — Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of Slovenia
- “But it takes two to cooperate, and it will depend on you how many there will be.” — Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of Slovenia
- “record-high taxes” — Janez Jansa, describing Slovenia’s tax levels
What’s Next
Jansa indicated that opposition parties will be approached within the coming week to discuss collaborative legislative drafting. The coalition’s first legislative agenda is expected to focus on tax reform, spending priorities, and anti-corruption measures, while foreign-policy adjustments are anticipated to follow as the new government consolidates its authority.
