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Tight Race in Slovenia as Voters Head to the Polls

Published March 22, 2026, 07:08
Tight Race in Slovenia as Voters Head to the Polls

Slovenians are heading to the polls today for parliamentary elections, in a close race between liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob and the ultra-conservative Janez Janša. The latest polls show a balanced battle between Golob's Freedom Movement and Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party. Golob has narrowed the gap with Janša thanks to popular measures and international developments, while Janša seeks to return to power. The election campaign was marred by a wiretapping scandal, with the Israeli company Black Cube allegedly involved in leaking videos suggesting corruption. Slovenia, under Golob, has adopted a more progressive policy, while Janša, an ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, promotes a more conservative agenda. A victory for Janša is expected to lead to a shift towards more illiberal policies. The elections are considered crucial for the future of Slovenia, as they will determine the country's political direction and its relationship with the European Union.