Political turn in Slovenia: Janez Janša takes power?

Three weeks after Slovenians went to the polls, it seems they have an answer to the basic question – it is certain that Janez Janša and his Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) will form the next government for the fourth time, reports Index.hr.

Political turn in Slovenia: Janez Janša takes power?

TL;DR

  • Janez Janša's SDS party is expected to form the next Slovenian government.
  • The Democrats, led by Anže Logar, have broken off coalition talks with the Freedom Movement.
  • Recent elections resulted in a near-tie, creating a political stalemate.
  • Zoran Stevanović, leader of the Resnica party, has been elected as the speaker of parliament.
  • Resnica party's platform includes questioning Slovenia's EU and NATO membership and promoting anti-vaccine stances.