Janez Janša elected Prime Minister of Slovenia by 51â36 vote
On 22 May 2026 Slovenia's National Assembly elected Janez Janša as Prime Minister by 51 votes to 36, ending a deadlock after the 22 March parliamentary election.
Summary
Janez Janša, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), was elected Prime Minister of Slovenia by the National Assembly on 22 May 2026, winning 51 votes to 36 in the 90-seat parliament. The vote ended a deadlock that followed the 22 March 2026 parliamentary election, in which no party won an outright majority; former Prime Minister Robert Golob's Freedom Movement could not form a majority. Janša, returning for a fourth term, had to bring his Cabinet before parliament for a separate confirmation vote within 15 days. The Slovenian Government says he heads the 16th Government of the Republic of Slovenia.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 May 2026
- Elected
- Janez Janša (SDS) as Prime Minister of Slovenia
- Vote
- 51 for, 36 against (90-seat National Assembly)
- Election held
- 22 March 2026
- Term
- Fourth term as PM
- Next step
- Cabinet confirmation vote within 15 days
- Government
- 16th Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By what vote was Janez Janša elected Prime Minister of Slovenia on 22 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B â 51â36
Reuters and AP: Janša won 51 votes to 36 in the 90-seat National Assembly.
Consider the following statements about Slovenia's change of government in 2026: 1. Slovenia's parliamentary election was held on 22 March 2026. 2. After his election, Janez Janša had to bring his Cabinet before parliament for a separate confirmation vote within 15 days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C â Both 1 and 2
Reuters and AP give 22 March as the election date, and AP notes the separate Cabinet vote within 15 days; RTV Slovenia also reports the 15-day deadline.