Ljubljana, April 25, 2026:
Nataša Pirc Musar has asked parliamentarians to nominate a prime ministerial candidate who can secure enough backing to form a stable coalition, signaling continued political uncertainty in the country.
The decision follows weeks of stalled negotiations after Slovenia’s recent parliamentary elections produced a fragmented mandate, with no party able to command a majority on its own. The president chose not to immediately nominate a candidate, citing the absence of clear support within the National Assembly.
Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob, whose Freedom Movement party won the largest share of seats, has acknowledged that coalition talks failed to produce an agreement. His party is now expected to sit in opposition as alternative alliances are explored.
Meanwhile, opposition leader Janez Janša is reportedly working to build a coalition with smaller parties, though numbers remain uncertain. Slovenia’s parliamentary system requires at least 46 votes in the 90-member assembly to form a government.
Lawmakers now have a limited window under constitutional rules to nominate a candidate. If no agreement is reached, the process could move to further voting rounds or even trigger early elections, prolonging the political deadlock.
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