Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms
Slovenia's parliament has approved Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate, allowing for the formation of a new government. Jansa's coalition aims to implement tax relief and pro-business reforms while addressing pension funding. The coalition, which includes five centre-right parties, seeks to enhance Slovenia's competitiveness and quality of life.
- ▪Janez Jansa secured 51 votes in Slovenia's 90-seat parliament to become prime minister-designate.
- ▪His coalition plans to prioritize tax relief for businesses and households, support for startups, and pension system financing.
- ▪The coalition includes five centre-right parties and has additional backing from the right-wing Resnica party.
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Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reformsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 23, 2026, 12:10 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 12:10 AMLJUBLJANA, May 22 - Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs, pro-business reforms and changes to pension funding.Jansa, seeking a fourth term, secured 51 votes in the 90-seat parliament, ending a political deadlock since a March election produced no outright majority.A five-party centre-right coalition backing Jansa said its priorities include tax relief for businesses and households, support for startups and fast-growing firms, and the creation of a fund to help finance the pension…
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