Summary
Slovenians are voting in a close parliamentary election between current Prime Minister Robert Golob from the liberal party and right-wing populist Janez Jansa. Polls indicate a tight race, with neither likely to gain a clear majority, making smaller parties key to forming a government. The election results could influence Slovenia's domestic and international policy direction.
Key Facts
- Slovenia is holding a parliamentary election with polls open from 7 am to 7 pm local time.
- The main candidates are liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-wing populist Janez Jansa.
- Opinion polls suggest a close race between Golob’s Freedom Movement and Jansa’s Slovenian Democratic Party.
- Golob’s government legalized same-sex marriage and recognized Israel's war in Gaza as genocide.
- Jansa's return could shift Slovenia towards more conservative policies.
- Neither candidate is expected to win an outright majority, so coalition partners will play a crucial role.
- Jansa plans to offer tax breaks and cut funding for civil society and media if elected.
