Slovenia set for a right-wing government and a comeback for former Prime Minister Jansa
Janez Jansa is poised to return as Slovenia's prime minister following his nomination by lawmakers. His candidacy comes after a parliamentary election that resulted in a deadlock between his party and the outgoing liberal government. Jansa's expected coalition government will include other right-leaning groups and a newcomer party.
- ▪Janez Jansa has previously served as Slovenia's prime minister for three terms.
- ▪He is backed by 48 lawmakers in the 90-member assembly.
- ▪Jansa's return marks a shift to the right for Slovenia after a period of liberal governance.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSlovenia set for a right-wing government and a comeback for former Prime Minister JansaRight-wing politician Janez Jansa is set to become Slovenia's prime minister again after his candidacy was submitted to Parliament on TuesdayByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 9:11 AM1:28FILE - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa addresses the media at his election headquarters in Ljubljana, Slovenia, March 22, 2026.
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