Summary
An exit poll suggests that Slovenia's Freedom Movement (GS) party might win the latest parliamentary election but will need more coalition partners to govern. GS is expected to get 30 seats out of 90, a drop from its previous 41 seats. The Slovenian Democratic Party, led by Janez Jansa, is predicted to come in second with 27 seats.
Key Facts
- The Freedom Movement party received 29.9% of the votes, according to an exit poll.
- GS is predicted to secure 30 seats in Slovenia's 90-seat parliament.
- This result is fewer than GS's previous 41 parliamentary seats.
- The Slovenian Democratic Party, led by Janez Jansa, is expected to gain 27 seats.
- Prime Minister Robert Golob encouraged people to vote, emphasizing the importance of democracy.
- Janez Jansa has served as Slovenia's prime minister three times before.
- The election was surrounded by controversy involving alleged meetings with an Israeli firm.
- Prime Minister Golob expressed concerns over foreign interference in the election.
