Slovenia parliament backs Jansa center‑right cabinet

Slovenia’s parliament has approved a new center-right government led by Prime Minister Janez Jansa, signaling a significant political shift for the European Union member state. The 15-member cabinet was backed by a vote of 49 to 30 in the 90-seat assembly on Thursday, following an inconclusive parliamentary election held in March.

The new administration is a coalition of five parties, primarily led by Jansa’s Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), along with the NSi, Democrats, and Focus. The coalition holds 43 seats and is also supported by the right-wing Resnica party and deputies representing national minorities. This marks Jansa’s fourth term as prime minister, returning him to office after a four-year period of liberal governance under former Prime Minister Robert Golob. Golob’s Freedom Movement won the most votes in the March election but was unable to form a majority coalition.

In his inaugural address to parliament, Jansa pledged to govern for all Slovenians and invited opposition parties to cooperate on key legislation. He outlined domestic priorities including tax cuts, reducing bureaucracy, tackling corruption, and devolving more powers to local governments. His cabinet...