Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister
Summary
Slovenia’s parliament has voted to make Janez Jansa prime minister again, following elections earlier this year. Jansa leads a new coalition government made up of several right-leaning parties, and he plans to focus on the economy, cutting corruption, and decentralizing power.Key Facts
- The Slovenian parliament has 90 members; 51 voted for Jansa, and 36 against.
- Janez Jansa has been prime minister three times before: 2004–2008, 2012–2013, and 2020–2022.
- The coalition government includes the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and four other center-right groups.
- Jansa’s coalition currently holds 43 seats in parliament, with extra support from the right-wing Resnica party.
- In the March 22 elections, SDS came second with 28 seats, behind the Freedom Movement with 29 seats.
- Jansa supports lowering taxes for the rich and improving private education and healthcare.
- He is an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump and criticizes the previous government’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
- His last term was marked by accusations of reducing democratic freedoms, which raised concerns in the European Union.
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