Janez Janša nominated as prime minister-designate for the new Slovenian government: On the verge of the prime minister's seat for the fourth time
The president of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Janez Janša, was nominated today as the prime minister-designate for the new Slovenian government, with the support of 48 MPs.
TL;DR
- Janez Janša nominated as prime minister-designate for the new Slovenian government.
- His candidacy is supported by 48 MPs from SDS, NSi, SLS, Fokus, Democrats, and the Resnica movement.
- Janša has previously led the Slovenian government three times, most recently from 2020 to 2022.
- He has been a Member of Parliament since the first multi-party elections in April 1990.
- The SDS won 28 seats in the recent elections, one less than the Freedom Movement.
- The new government is expected to consist of 14 ministries, with key positions going to the SDS.