Slovenia's Janša seeks fourth term after coalition secures majority
Slovenia's Janez Janša has submitted his candidacy for prime minister after forming a coalition that could end a political deadlock. His Slovenian Democratic Party has allied with four centre-right parties, securing a majority in parliament. If approved, this will mark Janša's fourth term in office.
- ▪Janez Janša's candidacy for prime minister was submitted by his party, the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS).
- ▪The coalition includes four centre-right parties and will secure 50 seats in the 90-seat parliament.
- ▪A vote on the new government is scheduled for Friday.
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Slovenia's Janša seeks fourth term after coalition secures majoritySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 08:28 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 08:28 PMBELGRADE, May 19 - Deputies from Slovenia's right-leaning Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) on Tuesday submitted their leader Janez Janša's candidacy for prime minister after he managed to secure a potential ruling coalition.The move could end a political deadlock in place since a tight election in March in which no party won an outright majority.
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