On 22 March, Slovenia holds parliamentary elections. The main struggle is between the current Prime Minister By Robert Golob and the opposition Janez Janscha, which is known as an ally of the Viktor Orban and a supporter of Donald Trump.
Confrontation in the elections
In Slovenia parliamentary elections are taking place today. According to the Reuters, The main rivals were the incumbent Prime Minister Robert Holob and opposition leader Janez Janša.
Golob represents the liberal camp and supports the country's European course. Jansza is known as a right-wing populist, an ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and a supporter of Donald Trump and Israel.
International context
János Janszá has close ties with other European right-wing politicians. He has repeatedly demonstrated support for Orban's policies and spoken out in defence of Israel.
His possible rise to power could affect Slovenia's foreign policy and its relations with the EU.
Context.
The elections in Slovenia are taking place against the backdrop of the growing popularity of right-wing forces in Europe. Janša has already served as the country's prime minister twice.
The results of the vote may become an indicator of political changes in the region.
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