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Janez Janša

Prime Minister of Slovenia, Government of Slovenia

2 articles · 5 March 2026 to 28 July 2026

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Objected to Fajon's nomination and filed criminal charges alleging irregularities in the selection process.
Former prime minister whose party polls at 30.9 percent, leading the opposition into the 22 March election.

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EU Commission defends Sahel envoy process after Slovenia blocks Fajon nomination

The European Commission says it followed procedure in selecting Tanja Fajon as EU Special Representative for the Sahel, but the nomination was withdrawn after Slovenia's new government objected and filed criminal charges against the former foreign minister.

Marek Jankowski28 July 20268 min read

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Slovenia heads to March election as polls show rightward shift

Janez Janša's SDS leads Robert Golob's Freedom Movement by eight points with three weeks to vote, exposing a fragmented centre-left and a healthcare crisis that has become a proxy for state capacity.

Marek Jankowski5 March 20267 min read

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