Janez Janša Secures 48-Seat Coalition for 4th Term as Slovenia Eyes Sharp Israel Policy Shift
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Updated · Ynetnews · May 19
Janez Janša Secures 48-Seat Coalition for 4th Term as Slovenia Eyes Sharp Israel Policy Shift
10 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · May 19
Janez Janša said he had locked in a coalition that could return him as Slovenia's prime minister for a fourth term, with parliamentary approval possible as early as Tuesday.
48 lawmakers back the arrangement in the 90-seat parliament: Janša's SDS, New Slovenia and Anže Logar's Democrats hold 43 seats and expect outside support from Resnica's five deputies.
Robert Golob's Freedom Movement won 29 seats in the March 22 election but failed to build a majority, opening the way for Janša despite finishing second on 28 seats.
Israel could be a major beneficiary of the switch: Golob's government recognized a Palestinian state in 2024, banned arms trade with Israel in 2025 and barred Benjamin Netanyahu from entering Slovenia.
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