News|ElectionsSlovenia’s Freedom Movement Party takes narrow election lead: Exit pollGoverning liberals edge ahead of opposition conservatives in a race too close to call, according to exit poll.
Slovenia’s governing Freedom Movement (GS) is projected to win the parliamentary election, requiring additional coalition partners to form a government, according to an exit poll.
Slovenia’s governing Freedom Movement (GS) is projected to win the parliamentary election, requiring additional coalition partners to form a government, according to an exit poll.
GS is expected to secure 29.9 percent of the votes, equivalent to 30 seats in the 90-seat parliament, a decrease from its previous 41 seats, according to the poll published by TV Slovenia and Pop TV on Sun, Mar 22, 2026.
The opposition Slovenian Democratic Party, led by Janez Jansa, is anticipated to come in second with 27 seats, as per the Mediana polling agency.
The opposition Slovenian Democratic Party, led by Janez Jansa, is anticipated to come in second with 27 seats, as per the Mediana polling agency.
Prime Minister Robert Golob urged citizens to participate in the election, emphasizing the importance of democracy and Slovenia’s sovereignty.
Janez Jansa expressed satisfaction with the exit poll results, stating he would await the final outcome before making further analyses. He acknowledged efforts made by his party during the election.
Jansa, who has previously served as prime minister three times, faced controversy before the election due to allegations of a meeting with officials from an Israeli firm in December, which raised concerns about foreign interference in Slovenia’s electoral process.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
