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The entry for Slovenia published Executive branch in 33 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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Published as “Executive branch” (1992 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
president, 4 vice presidents
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990);
- Vice President Matjaz KMECL (since 11 April 1990);
- Vice President Ivan OMAN (since 11 April 1990);
- Vice President Dusan PLUT (since 11 April 1990);
- Vice President Ciril ZLOBEC (since 11 April 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
- State Assembly:
- last held NA (next to be held NA);
- State Council:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
president, 4 vice presidents
Chief of State:
President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990); Vice President Matjaz KMECL
(since 11 April 1990); Vice President Ivan OMAN (since 11 April 1990); Vice
President Dusan PLUT (since 11 April 1990); Vice President Ciril ZLOBEC
(since 11 April 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
President:
last held NA (next to be held NA)
State Assembly:
last held NA (next to be held NA);
State Council:
last held NA (next to be held NA)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); results - Milan KUCAN reelected by direct popular vote
- State Assembly:
- last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (total 90) LDS 22, SKD 15, United List (former Communists and allies) 14, Slovene National Party 12, SN 10, Democratic Party 6, ZS 5, SDSS 4, Hungarian minority 1, Italian minority 1
- State Council:
- will become operational after next election in 1996; in the election of 6 December 1992 40 members were elected to represent local and socio-economic interests
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime ministers,
- cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); results - Milan KUCAN
reelected by direct popular vote
State Assembly:
last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (total 90) LDS 22, SKD 15, United List (former
Communists and allies) 14, Slovene National Party 12, SN 10, Democratic
Party 6, ZS 5, SDSS 4, Hungarian minority 1, Italian minority 1
State Council:
will become operational after next election in 1996; in the election of 6
December 1992 40 members were elected to represent local and socio-economic
interests
president, prime minister, deputy prime ministers, cabinet
Chief of State:
President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
The entry for Slovenia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990);
- election last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - Milan KUCAN reelected by direct popular vote
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990); election
last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); results - Milan
KUCAN reelected by direct popular vote
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990) was reelected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- results - Milan KUCAN reelected
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992) was nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990); election 1990) was
reelected for a five-year term by universal suffrage; election last
held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); 1997); results - Milan
KUCAN reelected by direct popular vote
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May
1992) was nominated by the president and elected by the National
Assembly
cabinet: Council of Ministers was nominated by the prime minister
and elected by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held NA November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Milan KUCAN elected president;
- percent of vote - 63.9%;
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 51%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
elected by the National Assembly
elections : president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 6 December 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to
become prime minister by the president and elected by the National
Assembly; election last held NA November 1996 (next to be held NA
November 2000)
election results: Milan KUCAN elected president; percent of vote -
63.9%; Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister; percent of National
Assembly vote - 51%
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 November 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 10 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Milan KUCAN elected president;
- percent of vote-Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%;
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote-51%
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
elected by the National Assemblyelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 6 December 1992 24 November 1997 (next to be held NA 1997); 2002);
following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to
become prime minister by the president and elected by the National
Assembly; election last held NA 10 November 1996 (next to be held NA
November 2000)
election results: Milan KUCAN elected president; percent of vote - vote-Milan63.9%; KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%; Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime
minister; percent of Nationalvote - 51% vote-51%
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 November 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 10 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Milan KUCAN elected president;
- percent of vote--Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%;
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote--51%
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
elected by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 24 November 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to
become prime minister by the president and elected by the National
Assembly; election last held 10 November 1996 (next to be held NA
November 2000)
election results: Milan KUCAN elected president; percent of vote-Milan
vote--Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%; Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime
prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote-51% vote--51%
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 November 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 10 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Milan KUCAN elected president;
- percent of vote - Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%;
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 51%
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 14 May 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Milan KUCAN elected president; percent of
vote--Milanvote--51% vote - 51%
- chief of state:
- President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990) head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK (since 15 October 2000);
- cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 November 1997 (next to be held NA 2002);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 15 October 2000 (next to be held NA October 2004) election results: Milan KUCAN elected president;
- percent of vote - Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%;
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN (since 22 April 1990)14 May 1992)15 October 2000); cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly10 November 1996 15 October 2000 (next to be held NA November 2000)October 2004) election results: Milan KUCAN elected president; percent of vote - Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%; Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 51% NA
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anton ROP (since 11 December 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected president;
- percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%;
- Anton ROP elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 63 to 24
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 10 November and 1 December 2002 (next to be held in the fall of 2007);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 6 December 2002 (next National Assembly elections to be held NA October 2004)
chief of state: President Milan KUCAN Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 April 1990) December 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez DRNOVSEK Anton ROP (since 15 October 2000); 11 December 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Janez DRNOVSEK elected president; percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%; Anton ROP elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 63 to 24
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 24 10 November 1997 and 1 December 2002 (next to be held NA 2002); in the fall of 2007); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 15 October 2000 6 December 2002 (next National Assembly elections to be held NA October 2004) election results: Milan KUCAN elected president; percent of vote - Milan KUCAN 56.3%, Janez PODOBNIK 18%; Janez DRNOVSEK elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 9 November 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 10 November and 1 December 2002 (next to be held in the fall of 2007);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held October 2008)
- election results:
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected president;
- percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%;
- Janez JANSA elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 57 to 27
chief of state: President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Anton ROP Janez JANSA (since 11 December 2002) 9 November 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assemblyelection results: Janez DRNOVSEK elected president; percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%; Anton ROP elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 63 to 24elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 10 November and 1 December 2002 (next to be held in the fall of 2007); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 6 December 2002 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held NA October 2004) 2008)
election results: Janez DRNOVSEK elected president; percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%; Janez JANSA elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 27
- chief of state:
- President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 9 November 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 10 November and 1 December 2002 (next to be held in the fall of 2007);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held October 2008)
- election results:
- Janez DRNOVSEK elected president;
- percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%;
- Janez JANSA elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 57 to 27
chief of state: President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 9 November 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 10 November and 1 December 2002 (next to be held in the fall of 2007); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held October 2008)
election results: Janez DRNOVSEK elected president; percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%; Janez JANSA elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 27
- chief of state:
- President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 9 November 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the fall of 2012);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held in October 2008)
- election results:
- Danilo TURK elected president;
- percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Lajze PETERLE 31.8%;
- Janez JANSA elected prime minister by National Assembly vote - 57 to 27 in 2004;
- called for vote of confidence 19 November 2007;
- TURK will be sworn in in December 2007
chief of state: President Janez DRNOVSEK (since 22 December 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 9 November 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 10 November 21 October and 1 December 2002 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the fall of 2007); 2012); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held in October 2008)
election results: Janez DRNOVSEK Danilo TURK elected president; percent of vote - Janez DRNOVSEK 56.5%, Barbara BREZIGAR 43.5%; Danilo TURK 68.2%, Lajze PETERLE 31.8%; Janez JANSA elected prime minister; minister by National Assembly vote - 57 to 27 in 2004; called for vote of confidence 19 November 2007; TURK will be sworn in in December 2007
- chief of state:
- President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the fall of 2012);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held in October 2008)
- election results:
- Danilo TURK elected president;
- percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%;
- Janez JANSA elected prime minister by National Assembly vote - 57 to 27 in 2004
chief of state: President Janez DRNOVSEK Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2002) 2007)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez JANSA Borut PAHOR (since 9 7 November 2004) 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the fall of 2012); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 9 November 2004 (next National Assembly elections to be held in October 2008)
election results: Danilo TURK elected president; percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Lajze Alojze PETERLE 31.8%; Janez JANSA elected prime minister by National Assembly vote - 57 to 27 in 2004; called for vote of confidence 19 November 2007; TURK will be sworn in in December 2007 2004
- chief of state:
- President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the 8 October 2012);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 21 September 2008 (next National Assembly elections to be held in 8 October 2012)
- election results:
- Danilo TURK elected president;
- percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%;
- Borut PAHOR elected prime minister by National Assembly vote
chief of state:
President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the fall of 8 October 2012); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 9 November 2004 21 September 2008 (next National Assembly elections to be held in 8 October 2008) 2012)
election results:
Danilo TURK elected president; percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%; Janez JANSA Borut PAHOR elected prime minister by National Assembly vote - 57 to 27 in 2004
- chief of state:
- President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held on 8 October 2012);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 21 September 2008 (next National Assembly elections to be held in 8 October 2012)
- election results:
- Danilo TURK elected president;
- percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%;
- Borut PAHOR elected prime minister by National Assembly vote
chief of state:
President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held in the on 8 October 2012); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 21 September 2008 (next National Assembly elections to be held in 8 October 2012)
election results:
Danilo TURK elected president; percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%; Borut PAHOR elected prime minister by National Assembly vote
- chief of state:
- President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held on 8 October 2012);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Danilo TURK elected president;
- percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%;
- Borut PAHOR elected prime minister by National Assembly vote
chief of state:
President Danilo TURK (since 22 December 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Borut PAHOR (since 7 November 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 October and 11 November 2007 (next to be held on 8 October 2012); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 21 September 2008 (next National Assembly elections to be held in 8 October 2012)
election results:
Danilo TURK elected president; percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%; Borut PAHOR elected prime minister by National Assembly vote
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 10 February 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 November and a runoff on 2 December 2012 (next presidential election to be held in 2017);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR elected president;
- percent of vote - Borut PAHOR 67.4%, Danilo TURK 32.6%;
- Janez JANSA elected prime minister by National Assembly vote 51-39
chief of state:
President Danilo TURK Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2007) 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Borut PAHOR Janez JANSA (since 7 November 2008) 10 February 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 October and 11 November 2007 and a runoff on 2 December 2012 (next presidential election to be held on 8 October 2012); in 2017); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:Danilo TURK Borut PAHOR elected president; percent of vote - Danilo TURK 68.2%, Alojze PETERLE 31.8%; Borut PAHOR 67.4%, Danilo TURK 32.6%; Janez JANSA elected prime minister by National Assembly vote 51-39
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK (since 20 March 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 November and a runoff on 2 December 2012 (next presidential election to be held in 2017);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR elected president;
- percent of vote - Borut PAHOR 67.4%, Danilo TURK 32.6%;
- on February 27, 2013 a no-confidence vote in Parliament resulted in Alenka BRATUSEK becoming prime minister designate;
- BRATUSEK became prime minister (Slovenia's first female prime minister) on 20 March 2013 after her cabinet was approved
chief of state:
President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Janez JANSA Alenka BRATUSEK (since 10 February 2012) 20 March 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 November and a runoff on 2 December 2012 (next presidential election to be held in 2017); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Borut PAHOR elected president; percent of vote - Borut PAHOR 67.4%, Danilo TURK 32.6%; Janez JANSA elected on February 27, 2013 a no-confidence vote in Parliament resulted in Alenka BRATUSEK becoming prime minister by National Assembly vote 51-39 designate; BRATUSEK became prime minister (Slovenia's first female prime minister) on 20 March 2013 after her cabinet was approved
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK (since 5 March 2014)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 November and a run-off on 2 December 2012 (next to be held in 2017);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR elected president in run-off election;
- percent of vote - Borut PAHOR 67.4%, Danilo TURK 32.6%;
- on February 27, 2013 a no-confidence vote in Parliament resulted in Alenka BRATUSEK becoming prime minister designate;
- on 20 March 2013 BRATUSEK became prime minister (Slovenia's first female prime minister) after her cabinet was approved
note: Alenka BRATUSEK resigned 5 May 2014; snap elections will be held 13 July 2014
chief of state:
President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government:
Interim Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK (since 20 5 March 2013) 2014)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 November and a runoff run-off on 2 December 2012 (next presidential election to be held in 2017); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Borut PAHOR elected president; president in run-off election; percent of vote - Borut PAHOR 67.4%, Danilo TURK 32.6%; on February 27, 2013 a no-confidence vote in Parliament resulted in Alenka BRATUSEK becoming prime minister designate; on 20 March 2013 BRATUSEK became prime minister (Slovenia's first female prime minister) on 20 March 2013 after her cabinet was approved
note:
Alenka BRATUSEK resigned 5 May 2014; snap elections will be held 13 July 2014
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Miro CERAR (since 18 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 November 2012 with a runoff on 2 December 2012 (next to be held in 2017);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR elected president;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%;
- note - a snap election was held in July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK in May 2014, Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
chief of state:
head of government:
InterimAlenka BRATUSEK Miro CERAR (since 5 March 18 September 2014)
cabinet:minister and minister, elected by the National Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 November and 2012 with a run-off runoff on 2 December 2012 (next to be held in 2017); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:president in run-off election; president; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%; on February 27, 2013 note - a no-confidence vote in Parliament resulted in Alenka BRATUSEK becoming prime minister designate; on 20 March 2013 BRATUSEK became prime minister (Slovenia's first female prime minister) after her cabinet was approved snap
note:
Alenka BRATUSEK resigned 5 May 2014;elections will be election was held 13 in July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK in May 2014, Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Miro CERAR (since 18 September 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 October and 12 November 2017 (next election schedule for 2022);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%;
- note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014;
- Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Miro CERAR (since 18 September 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 22 October and 12 November 2012 with a runoff on 2 December 2012 2017 (next to be held in 2017); election schedule for 2022); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Borut PAHOR elected president; is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in second first round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%; 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; note - a snap election was held in on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK in on 5 May 2014, 2014; Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Marjan SAREC (since 13 September 2018);
- note - Miro CERAR resigned on 14 March 2018;
- an early parliamentary election was held on 3 June 2018, but President PAHOR did not nominate a new prime minister because no party had majority support in the parliament;
- parliament nominated and then approved Marjan SAREC as prime minister-designate on 17 August 2018
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%;
- Marjan SAREC (LMS) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 55-31
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Miro CERAR Marjan SAREC (since 18 13 September 2014) 2018); note - Miro CERAR resigned on 14 March 2018; an early parliamentary election was held on 3 June 2018, but President PAHOR did not nominate a new prime minister because no party had majority support in the parliament; parliament nominated and then approved Marjan SAREC as prime minister-designate on 17 August 2018
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 October and with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election schedule for to be held by November 2022); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014; Miro CERAR (SMC) Marjan SAREC (LMS) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 11 55-31
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Marjan SAREC (since 13 September 2018);
- note - Miro CERAR resigned on 14 March 2018;
- an early parliamentary election was held on 3 June 2018, but President PAHOR did not nominate a new prime minister because no party had majority support in the parliament;
- parliament nominated and then approved Marjan SAREC as prime minister-designate on 17 August 2018
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%;
- Marjan SAREC (LMS) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 55-31
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Marjan SAREC (since 13 September 2018); note - Miro CERAR resigned on 14 March 2018; an early parliamentary election was held on 3 June 2018, but President PAHOR did not nominate a new prime minister because no party had majority support in the parliament; parliament nominated and then approved Marjan SAREC as prime minister-designate on 17 August 2018
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; Marjan SAREC (LMS) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 55-31
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 13 March 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%;
- Janez JANSA (SDS) elected prime minister on 3 March 2020, National Assembly vote - 52-31
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Marjan SAREC Janez JANSA (since 13 September 2018); note - Miro CERAR resigned on 14 March 2018; an early parliamentary election was held on 3 June 2018, but President PAHOR did not nominate a new prime minister because no party had majority support in the parliament; parliament nominated and then approved Marjan SAREC as prime minister-designate on 17 August 2018 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; Marjan SAREC (LMS) Janez JANSA (SDS) elected prime minister; minister on 3 March 2020, National Assembly vote - 55-31 52-31
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 13 March 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2017: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%;
- Janez JANSA (SDS) elected prime minister on 3 March 2020, National Assembly vote - 52-31
- 2012: Borut PAHOR elected president;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%;
- note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014;
- Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez JANSA (since 13 March 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 22 October with a runoff on 12 November 2017 (next election to be held by November 2022); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
2017: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; Janez JANSA (SDS) elected prime minister on 3 March 2020, National Assembly vote - 52-31
2012: Borut PAHOR elected president; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%; note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014; Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
- chief of state:
- President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 25 May 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 23 October with a runoff on 13 November 2022 (next election to be held in 2027);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2017: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%;
- Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
- 2012: Borut PAHOR elected president;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%;
- note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014;
- Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR (since 22 December 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Janez JANSA Robert GOLOB (since 13 March 2020) 25 May 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 22 23 October with a runoff on 12 13 November 2017 2022 (next election to be held by November 2022); in 2027); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results: 2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected in second round: percent of vote in first round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, Miha KORDIS (The Left) 2.8%; percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1%
2017: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; Janez JANSA (SDS) Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 3 March 2020, 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 52-31 54-30
2012: Borut PAHOR elected president; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%; note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014; Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
- chief of state:
- President Natasa PIRC MUSAR (since 23 December 2022); note - PIRC MUSAR is Slovenia's first female president
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 1 June 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 23 October 2022 with a runoff on 13 November (next to be held in 2027);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round: percent of vote in first round - Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, other 2.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1%;
- Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
- 2017: Borut PAHOR reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%
chief of state: President Borut PAHOR Natasa PIRC MUSAR (since 22 23 December 2012) 2022); note - PIRC MUSAR is Slovenia's first female president
head of government: Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 25 May 1 June 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 23 October 2022 with a runoff on 13 November 2022 (next election to be held in 2027); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round: percent of vote in first round - Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, Miha KORDIS (The Left) 2.8%; other 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1% 46.1%; Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
2017: Borut PAHOR is reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%; Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30 47.1%
2012: Borut PAHOR elected president; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR (SD) 67.4%, Danilo TURK (independent) 32.6%; note - a snap election was held on 13 July 2014 following the resignation of Prime Minister Alenka BRATUSEK on 5 May 2014; Miro CERAR (SMC) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 57 to 11
- chief of state:
- President Natasa PIRC MUSAR (since 23 December 2022)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 1 June 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 23 October 2022 with a runoff on 13 November 2022 (next to be held in 2027);
- following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round: percent of vote in first round - Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, other 2.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1%;
- Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
- 2017: Borut PAHOR reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%
chief of state: President Natasa PIRC MUSAR (since 23 December 2022); note - PIRC MUSAR is Slovenia's first female president 2022)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 1 June 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 23 October 2022 with a runoff on 13 November 2022 (next to be held in 2027); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round: percent of vote in first round - Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, other 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1%; Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
2017: Borut PAHOR reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%
- chief of state:
- President Natasa PIRC MUSAR (since 23 December 2022)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 1 June 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- following National Assembly elections, the president usually nominates the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister, and the National Assembly elects the nominee
- most recent election date:
- 23 October 2022, with a runoff on 13 November 2022
- election results:
- 2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round: percent of vote in first round - Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, other 2.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1%;
- Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
- 2017: Borut PAHOR reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%
- expected date of next election:
- 2027
chief of state: President Natasa PIRC MUSAR (since 23 December 2022)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 1 June 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 23 October 2022 with a runoff on 13 November 2022 (next to be held in 2027); following National Assembly elections, the president usually nominates the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually nominated as prime minister by the president minister, and elected by the National Assembly elects the nominee
most recent election date: 23 October 2022, with a runoff on 13 November 2022
election results:
2022: Natasa PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round: percent of vote in first round - Anze LOGAR (SDS) 34%, Natasa PIRC MUSAR (independent) 26.9%, Milan BRGLEZ (SD) 15.5%, Vladimir PREBILIC (independent) 10.6%, Sabina SENCAR (Resni.ca) 5.9%, Janez CIGLER KRALJ (NSi) 4.4%, other 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Natasa PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anze LOGAR 46.1%; Robert GOLOB (GS) elected prime minister on 25 May 2022, National Assembly vote - 54-30
2017: Borut PAHOR reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Borut PAHOR (independent) 47.1%, Marjan SAREC (Marjan Sarec List) 25%, Romana TOMC (SDS) 13.7%, Ljudmila NOVAK (NSi) 7.2%, other 7%; percent of vote in second round - Borut PAHOR 52.9%, Marjan SAREC 47.1%
expected date of next election: 2027
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