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2026 Slovenian parliamentary election

2026 Slovenian parliamentary election
22 March 2026
All 90 seats in the National Assembly
46 seats needed for a majority
Opinion polls
 
Leader Robert Golob Janez Janša Jernej Vrtovec
Party Svoboda SDS NSi
Alliance NSi, SLS, and FOKUS
Leader since 26 January 2022 15 May 1993 13 September 2025
Leader's seat Ljubljana Grosuplje Ajdovščina
Last election 34.45%, 41 seats 23.48%, 27 seats 6.86%, 8 seats
Current seats 39 24 8
 
Leader Matjaž Han Asta Vrečko &
Luka Mesec 		Anže Logar
Party SD Levica DEM
Alliance Levica and Vesna
Leader since 16 April 2024 13 November 2025 16 November 2024
Leader's seat Laško Ran in Ljubljana (lost) & Ljubljana Ljubljana
Last election 6.69%, 7 seats 4.46%, 5 seats New
Current seats 9 3 3
Incumbent Prime Minister

Robert Golob
GS



Parliamentary elections are to be held in Slovenia on 22 March 2026. It will determine the composition of the National Assembly, which determines the government of Slovenia.

Background

Government formation

Composition of the Parliament[1]
Party Seats +/– (vs 2018)
Freedom Movement 41 New
Slovenian Democratic Party 27 +2
New Slovenia – Christian Democrats 8 +1
Social Democrats 7 -3
The Left 5 −4

The 2022 Slovenian parliamentary election held on 24 April resulted in a landslide victory for the newly formed liberal Freedom Movement, led by former energy executive Robert Golob. The party won 34.5% of the vote and 41 seats, the largest number secured by a single party since independence, displacing the incumbent Slovenian Democratic Party government of Prime Minister Janez Janša.[2] Only five parties entered parliament, the fewest since Slovenia’s independence.

Golob announced a coalition with the Social Democrats, 7 seats and The Left, 5 seats, giving the coalition a working majority of 53 seats.[3] The coalition agreement was signed on 24 May 2022, and the National Assembly confirmed Golob as prime minister shortly afterward. The 15th Government of Slovenia was sworn in on 1 June 2022, comprising ministers from all three coalition partners.[4]

Ministerial changes

Since the formation of Prime Minister Robert Golob's government in 2022, there has been frequent ministerial turnover due to disputes, scandals, and political pressure.

The first major departure came in December 2022, when Interior Minister Tatjana Bobnar resigned over alleged interference in police staffing.[5] She was replaced by Boštjan Poklukar in February 2023.[6]

In 2023, several ministers left, including Health Minister Danijel Bešič Loredan,[7] Agriculture Minister Irena Šinko,[8] and Natural Resources Minister Uroš Brežan.[9] The departures contributed to perceptions of instability, while the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK) opened an inquiry into Golob.[10]

Turnover continued in 2024. Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan resigned amid the Litijska Affair,[11] and was succeeded by Andreja Katič.[12] Defence Minister Marjan Šarec left after being elected to the European Parliament,[13] and was replaced by Borut Sajovic.[14] Digital Transformation Minister Emilija Stojmenova Duh also resigned later that year.[15]

KPK investigations into Golob intensified through 2024–2025, alongside multiple interpellations and coalition tensions.[16][17]

A major crisis followed in October 2025, when the widely publicized death of Aleš Šutar prompted the resignations of both Justice Minister Katič and Interior Minister Poklukar, who replaced by Andreja Kokalj and Branko Zlobko respectively.[18]

Public dissatisifaction

Since taking office in 2022, the Robert Golob government has struggled with persistently low public approval. A Mediana poll, conducted for Pop TV in June 2025 put government approval at 32,5 %, up only marginally from 31.3 % in May.[19] By September, a Median survey reported support rising to 35 %, the highest in ten months, though this followed earlier stagnation.[20] However, an October 2025 Delo poll showed support slipping again.[21]

Pre-election polls also highlight dissatisfaction: in the latest Mediana and Ninamedia survey, the ruling Freedom Movement scored 17.5 and 17.1 %, trailing the opposition Slovenian Democratic Party at 21.1 and 22.1 %, although the SVO has recently risen in polls a bit, due to lack of options on the centre-left side.[22] Overall trends from multiple pollsters show the coalition parties lagging behind opposition forces.

Observers have described the 2024 European Parliament election as a kind of referendum on the Golob government. SDS won the most seats, while SVO secured two, underlining mid-term unpopularity[23]

Contributing to public discontent are perceived policy missteps and inexperience in governance, notably in defence spending, energy policy, and internal disputes such as police staffing.[24] Trust in the Prime Minister Golob also declined, by early 2024, his personal rating was around 2.33/5, weighed down by coalition infighting and unmet reform promises in health and public administration. These issues have fueled calls for accountability and raised concerns over political stability, as reflected in polling data.

Date of the election

The next Slovenian parliamentary election is expected to take place on 22 March 2026, following an announcement by President Nataša Pirc Musar after consultations with parliamentary party leaders.[25] This aligns with the expiry of the four-year term of the National Assembly elected on 24 April 2022.[26]

Under the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia and the National Assembly Elections Act (Zakon o volitvah v državni zbor), the President of Slovenia issues a decree calling parliamentary elections. Regular elections must be called no earlier than 135 days and no later than 60 days before the end of the Assembly’s term, and voting must occur no later than two months before its expiry.[27][28] Once the decree is published in the Official Gazette, formal electoral procedures begin, including the appointment of electoral bodies and updates to voter registration.[29]

Candidate lists must be submitted no later than 30 days before election day, with constituency electoral commissions verifying them within five days. Campaigning is regulated by the Elections and Referendum Campaign Act, which imposes a 48-hour electoral silence before polls open.[30][31]

If the National Assembly is dissolved early, such as following the failure to elect a Prime Minister or a successful vote of no confidence. The President must call a snap election within 60 days. The new term begins with the Assembly’s first session after the vote.

For the 2022 parliamentary election, the presidential decree was issued on 9 February 2022, setting the vote for 24 April 2022. The next parliamentary election is expected on 22 March 2026, with the date announced on 22 December 2025.[32]

Timetable

Key dates
Date Event
22 October 2025 President Nataša Pirc Musar announces that the elections will take place on either 15, 22 or 29 March 2026.[32]
22 December 2025 President Nataša Pirc Musar announces that the elections will take place on 22 March 2026.[33]
6 January 2026 President Nataša Pirc Musar will officially sign the election date into law
12 January 2026 The deadline from which electoral procedures begin to run, such as the collection of party signatures for the submission of candidate lists.
4 February 2026 The parties can open the checking accounts, specifically for the election.
19 February 2026 Beginning of pre-election period. Nominations of candidates close.[34]
6 March 2026 The candidate lists are published.
17-19 March 2026 Early voting – polls open from 7 am to 7 pm.
21 March 2026 Start of the election silence at 12 am.
22 March 2026 Election Day – polls open from 7 am to 7 pm and announcement of the results.

Electoral system

Voting eligibility

Citizens of Slovenia who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote in elections to the National Assembly. Voting rights are universal and equal for all eligible citizens, regardless of social, ethnic, economic, or political affiliation. Individuals deprived of legal capacity by a court decision due to an inability to understand the purpose of elections may be excluded.[35][36]

Slovenian citizens residing abroad also retain voting rights. They may vote by post or at diplomatic and consular missions if they notify authorities within the prescribed deadlines.[37]

Voter registration is automatic and based on the central population register maintained by the Ministry of the Interior. Electoral rolls are compiled 15 days before election day and list voters by their permanent or last registered residence. Voters must cast their ballots at the polling station assigned to them unless eligible for special voting arrangements, such as OMNIA stations for individuals who have changed residence after the roll compilation.[29]

Voting takes place by secret ballot, and Slovenia does not require compulsory voting. Proxy voting is prohibited, except in cases of certified disability where legally defined assistance is permitted. In-person voting is held on election day from 7:00 to 19:00, while limited postal voting is available for hospitalized, detained, or temporarily absent voters who notify the State Election Commission in advance.[37]

Members of the Italian and Hungarian national communities possess additional voting rights, enabling them to elect their own representatives in dedicated single-member constituencies, in addition to voting for the remaining 88 deputies under the general system.[38]

Voting method and seat allocation

The National Assembly consists of 90 members. Of these, 88 are elected through open list proportional representation across eight constituencies, each electing 11 deputies. The remaining two seats are reserved for the Italian and Hungarian minority communities, elected using the Borda count method.[37]

Political parties or lists must surpass the national 4% electoral threshold to qualify for seat allocation. Within each constituency, seats are distributed using the Droop quota method. Voters may cast a preferential vote for a candidate on a party list, influencing the order of election within that list.

Remaining seats after constituency allocation are distributed at the national level using the D'Hondt method to maintain proportionality. Although Slovenia is divided into 88 electoral districts, not all districts necessarily elect a deputy, as multiple deputies may be elected from some districts depending on list performance.[39]

Gender quotas apply to candidate lists: at least 35% of candidates must be from each gender, except on three-candidate lists, which must include at least one candidate of each gender.[40][41]

As of October 2025, no amendments have yet been made to the proportional representation system, and the electoral framework remains unchanged from previous elections, despite a referendum approving the introduction of the preferential vote and ongoing public and political calls for a shift toward a two-round mayority electoral system.

Parties and coalitions

Parties in Parliament

The following parties and lists have seats in the current National Assembly before the election:

Name Ideology Position Leader Seats
2022 Election Current seats
GS Freedom Movement
Gibanje Svoboda 		Social liberalism Centre to centre-left Robert Golob
41 / 90
39 / 90
SDS Slovenian Democratic Party
Slovenska demokratska stranka 		National conservatism Right-wing Janez Janša
27 / 90
24 / 90
NSi
+
SLS
+
FOKUS 		NSi New Slovenia - Christian Democrats
Nova Slovenija - Krščanski demokrati 		Christian democracy Centre-right Jernej Vrtovec
8 / 90
8 / 90
SLS Slovenian People's Party
Slovenska ljudska stranka 		Agrarianism Centre-right Tina Bregant
0 / 90
0 / 90
FOKUS Focus of Marko Lotrič
Fokus Marka Lotriča 		Conservative liberalism Centre-right Marko Lotrič New
0 / 90
SD Social Democrats
Socialni demokrati 		Social democracy Centre-left Matjaž Han
7 / 90
9 / 90
Levica
+
Vesna 		Levica The Left
Levica 		Democratic socialism Left-wing Asta Vrečko
Luka Mesec
5 / 90
3 / 90
Vesna Vesna – Green Party
Vesna – zelena stranka 		Green politics Centre-left Urša Zgojznik
Uroš Macerl
0 / 90
0 / 90
DEM Democrats of Anže Logar
Demokrati Anžeta Logarja 		Conservative liberalism Centre-right Anže Logar New
3 / 90
MI! We, Socialists!
Mi, socialisti! 		Socialism Far-left[42] Miha Kordiš New
1 / 90
ZAU
+
SUV
+
SLOGA 		SUV Suvereni
Suvereni 		Sovereigntism Right-wing Dejan Kaloh New
1 / 90
SLOGA Unity
Sloga 		Populism Centre Janko Veber
0 / 90
0 / 90
ZAU Karl Erjavec - Trust Party
Karl Erjavec - Stranka Zaupanje 		Pensioners' interests Centre Karl Erjavec
0 / 90
0 / 90
IMNS MPs of Italian and Hungarian national communities
Poslanca Italijanske in madžarske narodne skupnosti 		Ferenc Horváth
Felice Žiža
2 / 90
2 / 90

Seat changes

  • On 1 June 2022, Matej Arčon, Tanja Fajon, Matjaž Han and Luka Mesec left the National Assembly after being appointed ministers and Secretary-General of the Government. They were replaced by Aleksander Prosen Kralj, Tomaž Lah, Jonas Žnidaršič, Soniboj Knežak and Milan Jakopovič. The first eligible replacement for Arčon, former Minister for Health Danijel Bešič Loredan, declined the call of the National Electoral Commission and returned the mandate.[43][44]
  • Due to his election as Mayor of Lendava on 4 December 2022, Janez Magyar left the National Assembly and was replaced by Andrej Kosi.[45]
  • On 20 September 2023, MPs Martin Marzidovšek (for personal reasons) and Dejan Zavec (for health reasons) resigned their seats and were replaced by Jurij Lep and Dejan Süč.[46]
  • On 7 December 2023, following his appointment to Minister for Public Administration, Franc Props was replaced by Jernej Žnidaršič.[49]
  • On 26 April 2024, due to personal reasons, Monika Pekošak was replaced by Branko Zlobko.[51]
  • Following the election of Marjan Šarec as a Member of the European Parliament, he was replaced by Borut Sajovic, who was subsequently replaced by Aleš Lipičnik on 21 October 2024.[55]
  • On 13 October 2025, following allegations of physical violence against a former partner, MP Jani Prednik resigned his seat and was replaced by Janja Rednjak.[58]

Other parties

Parties that will not participate in the election

Campaign

New political parties

A number of new political parties emerged after the previous election. The first was Pavel Rupar's Voice of Pensioners, founded at its inaugural congress on 20 January 2024 by former SDS MP and Mayor of Tržič Pavel Rupar[64]. Ahead of the 2024 European Parliament election, the satirical party None of the Above was established under the leadership of activist Boris Žulj and former The Left MP Violeta Tomić.[65]

In the same year, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anže Logar and 2022 presidental candidate began building his own political party, and following his departure from SDS, the party Democrats was formally founded.[66] Another new party, Karl Erjavec - Trust Party, led by four-time DeSUS Minister Karl Erjavec, was established soon afterwards.[67]

In early 2025, Marko Lotrič, President of the National Council, founded his party Focus of Marko Lotrič at an inaugural congress held at Brdo pri Kranju.[68] Later that year, DeSUS and Good State merged into the Party of Generations, led by former Minister of Labor Vlado Dimovski.[69] Former SDS MP Dejan Kaloh founded the party Suvereni, and a party of local lists, Community, was formed under the leadership of Mayor of Hrastnik Marko Funkl.[70]

The party Prerod - Party of Vladimir Prebilič was founded by former Mayor of Kočevje, 2022 presidental candidate and MEP Vladimir Prebilič,[71] and former The Left MP and another 2022 presidental candidate Miha Kordiš founded the socialist party We, Socialists![72] Two further projects were reported to be in the process of establishment, The Guard, linked to Catholic podcaster Alen Koman, and Volt Slovenia, as a Slovenian branch of the pan-European federalist movement Volt Europa.[73]

Pre-election cooperation

Pre-election alliances, mergers, and cooperation talks reshaped the landscape. Greens of Slovenia first called for the unification of green forces on a joint list.[74] The Left and Vesna – Green Party signed a pre-election agreement announcing a joint run in the election;[75] the cooperation was later formally confirmed by both parties in their internal bodies.[76][77] Talks about cooperation within this broader left-green axis also included the newly established localist party Community,[78] which is also a potential partner for Prerod - Party of Vladimir Prebilič, as was Party of Generations until they announced they would contesting the election alone.[79] In addition, a public appeal on social media, with the liberal activist Jaša Jenull urging We, Socialists!, The Left, Vesna, and the Pirates to join forces and establish a United Progressive Front.[80]

On the centre-left, Prerod announced talks with the Social Democrats and related cooperation initiatives on the wider left.[81] However, Prerod later rejected the option of a joint list with SD and announced it would run independently, while leaving open further talks with the Party of Generations, although they later also rejected this option.[82] Prebilič also invited the leaders of several centre-left parties to a meeting intended to explore future cooperation, but the meeting did not take place because most invitees declined. Robert Golob invited SD, The Left, We, Socialists!, Pirates, Prerod, Vesna and unexpectedly Resni.ca for talks.[83] Resni.ca rejected the offer and Karl Erjavec claimed that his Karl Erjavec - Trust Party was not invited because it cannot be "cannibalized".[84]

In the centre, Greens of Slovenia and Party of Generations formed an alliance.[85]

On the centre-right, Concretely merged into Democrats,[86] and New Social Democracy, led by Andrej Magajna, later announced they were in talks about a united participation with Democrats,[87] which was later abandoned. New Slovenia and the Slovenian People’s Party opened talks on possible joint cooperation,[88] and NSi, SLS, and FOKUS each signed a separate declaration of intent and began coordinating a potential common list and the distribution of constituencies.[89][90]

On the nationalist side, Suvereni, United Slovenia Movement and Party of Slovenian People, MP Dejan Kaloh, Andrej Šiško and Ivan Bolfek, announced efforts to form a “sovereigntist–patriotic bloc” and referenced the political action SLOEXIT, proposing Slovenia’s withdrawal from the EU and a debate on leaving NATO.[91] Suvereni representatives later appeared at an event organised by Karl Erjavec - Trust Party, where cooperation and the formation of a new parliamentary group were discussed.[92] However, Suvereni subsequently decided to run independently rather than enter an electoral partnership with Karl Erjavec - Trust Party,[93] and United Slovenia Movement and Party of Slovenian People announced the forming of the Coaliton of the United Nations.[94] Eventually, Suvereni decided to participate on the lists of the Trust Party.[95]

Among smaller actors, None of the Above and For a Healthy Society announced plans for a joint electoral list,[96] while Resni.ca was reportedly invited but declined.

Leadership changes

The Left were the first to change coordinators when they replaced Luka Mesec with Asta Vrečko in 2023.[97] Social Democrats were next when they elected Matjaž Han as party president,[98] after Tanja Fajon resigned after Litijska Affair.[99]

In 2025 several parties reaffirmed their leaders or elected new ones. Slovenian Democratic Party subsequently held its congress, at which Janez Janša was reconfirmed as party president and continuing his 33-year long streak at the helm of the party.[100] New Slovenia then followed as they elected Jernej Vrtovec as party president, succeeding Matej Tonin.[101]

Freedom reaffirmed Robert Golob as party president at its electoral congress.[102] The electoral congress of The Left followed, with current coordinator Asta Vrečko and former coordinator Luka Mesec confirmed as co-coordinators.[103] Vesna reconfirmed its co-leadership, with Urša Zgojznik and Uroš Macerl continuing as co-presidents.[104]

Slogans

Party Original slogan English translation
Alliance of The Left and Vesna - Green Party Situacija v svetu je resna, zato Levica in Vesna.[105] The global situation is serious, which is why Levica and Vesna.
Coalition for a United Nation Vstani narod za svojo prihodnost.[106] Rise up, people, for your future.
Democrats of Anže Logar Obstaja izbira.[107] Choice exists.
For a Healthy Society Smo vaš glas za zdravo družbo[108] We are your voice for a healthy society
Freedom Movement Slovenija naprej.[109] Slovenia Forward.
Karl Erjavec - Trust Party Za varno prihodnost![110] For a safe future!
Greens of Slovenia and Party of Generations Izbira za vse generacije[111] A choice for all generations
New Slovenia - Christian Democrats, Slovenian People's Party and Focus of Marko Lotrič Skupaj v akcijo![112] Together in action!
Pavel Rupar's Voice of Pensioners Izkušnje, ki združujejo, vizija, ki navdihuje.[113] Experiences that unite, a vision that inspires.
Pirate Party of Slovenia Naj razvoj služi ljudem![114] Let development serve the people!
Prerod - Party of Vladimir Prebilič Nimajo še slogana. No slogan yet.
Resni.ca Moč ljudem![115] Power to the people!
Social Democrats Dogovor. Za mir, razvoj in blaginjo.[116] Agreement. For peace, development, and prosperity.
Slovenian Democratic Party Za ustavno večino razuma[117] For a constitutional majority of reason
Slovenian National Party Slovenijo Slovencem![118] Slovenia for Slovenes!
Suvereni Slovenija na prvem mestu.[119] Slovenia First.
The Guard - Catholic National Party Bog. Družina. Domovina.[120] God. Family. Homeland.
We, Socialists! Naša politika je robinhoodovska.[121] Our politics are Robin Hood–style.

Debates and interviews

Debates

Robert Golob announced on Instagram a list of four proposed debates with Janez Janša.[122] Meanwhile, SDS and the bloc formed by NSi, SLS, and FOKUS announced that they would not participate in debates on RTV due to the broadcaster’s decision not to air the programme Tarča.[123]

Janša confirmed his participation only in a debate hosted by the AIDEA podcast, led by Klemen Selakovič. He also proposed a public debate format, suggesting venues such as Cankar Centre, Exhibition and Convention Centre, or Maribor. Under his proposal, each candidate would be allowed to bring two journalists to ask questions, while members of the audience would also have the opportunity to participate.[124]

During the pre-election campaign, TV SLO 1 will broadcast a total of eight televised election debates, scheduled between 19 February and 19 March. Debates involving parliamentary parties will air on five Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., starting on 19 February, while debates featuring non-parliamentary parties will be broadcast on three Mondays at 8:00 p.m., beginning on 2 March.[125]

The debates will also include thematic programmes focusing on specific policy areas, including healthcare and long-term care, foreign policy and security, as well as the economy, taxation, and wages. The pre-election series will conclude with a final debate between the leaders of parliamentary parties on 19 March.

On Radio Prvi, election debates will be held on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. between 25 February and 18 March. The final debate will bring together representatives of all political parties.[126]

POP TV will organise six election debates, broadcast on four Mondays and two Fridays between 23 February and 20 March. Unlike previous election campaigns, the broadcaster will record most debates on location, including in Koper (23 February), Ljubljana (UKC Ljubljana, 2 March), Novo mesto (6 March), Kranj (9 March), and Maribor (16 March). The final debate, held on the evening before the start of the election silence, will take place in a television studio.

On Planet TV, the debate series Slovenia Chooses will air on Sundays at 8:00 p.m., starting on 22 February, and will be hosted by Katarina Braniselj and Luka Svetina.

On Nova24TV, the election debates will be held between 25 February and 18 March, and will be hosted by Aleksander Rant.

2026 Slovenian parliamentary election debates
Date Time Organiser Moderator  P  Present    S  Surrogate   N  Non-invitee   A  Abstained 
SVO SDS NSi +
SLS +
FOKUS 		SD Levica +
Vesna 		RES PIR SNS DEM PVP MI! Refs
6 January 2026 22:10 POP Uroš Slak S
Lenart Žavbi 		S
Aleš Hojs 		S
Vida Čadonič Špelič 		S
Luka Goršek 		P
Asta Vrečko 		N N N N N N [127]
7 January 2026 22:10 POP Uroš Slak N N N N N P
Zoran Stevanović 		P
Jasmin Feratović 		N P
Anže Logar 		P
Vladimir Prebilič 		P
Miha Kordiš 		[128]
13 January 2026 GZS – S
Klemen Boštjančič 		S
Polona Rifelj 		P
Jernej Vrtovec
Marko Lotrič 		S
Matevž Frangež 		P
Luka Mesec 		S
Andrej Perc 		P
Jasmin Feratović 		N P
Anže Logar 		P
Vladimir Prebilič 		N [129]
14 January 2026 22:10 POP Uroš Slak S
Urška Klakočar Zupančič 		S
Aleš Hojs 		S
Vida Čadonič Špelič 		S
Luka Goršek 		S
Alan Medveš 		N N N N N N [130]
15 January 2026 22:10 POP Uroš Slak N N N N P
Uroš Macerl 		N P
Jasmin Feratović 		N P
Anže Logar 		P
Vladimir Prebilič 		P
Miha Kordiš 		[131]
21 January 2026 22:10 POP Petra Kerčmar N N P
Jernej Vrtovec 		N P
Luka Mesec 		N N N N N N [132]
22 January 2026 20:00 RTV Erika Znidaršič N N P
Jernej Vrtovec 		N P
Uroš Macerl 		P
Zoran Stevanović 		N N P
Anže Logar 		P
Vladimir Prebilič 		P
Miha Kordiš 		[133]
22:10 POP Uroš Slak N N N P
Matjaž Han 		N N N N P
Anže Logar 		N N [134]
26 January 2026 – Delo Uroš Esih S
Matej Arčon 		N N S
Jernej Štromajer 		N N N N S
Tadej Ostrc 		N N [135]
30 January 2026 – Večer Tomaž Ranc N N N N N N N N P
Anže Logar 		P
Vladimir Prebilič 		N [136]
4 February 2026 – Večer Tomaž Ranc S
Darko Krajnc 		S
Jelka Godec 		N N N N N N N N N [137]
9 February 2026 – ARS Tomaž Ranc S
Sara Žibrat 		S
Ignacija Fridl Jarc 		S
Iva Dimic 		S
Dejan Prešiček 		P
Asta Vrečko 		N N N S
Aleš Novak 		S
Mitja Bervar 		S
Arne Jakob Zakrajšek 		[138]
11 February 2026 – Večer Tomaž Ranc N N N N P
Asta Vrečko 		N N N N N P
Miha Kordiš 		[139]
19 February 2026 20:05 RTV Tanja Gobec
Nastja Stopar 		P
Robert Golob 		A A P
Matjaž Han 		P
Luka Mesec 		N N N P
Anže Logar 		P
Vladimir Prebilič 		P
Miha Kordiš 		[140]

Interviews

The weekly programme Pogovori o prihodnosti is hosted by Tomaž Vesel. It airs on Mondays at 9:00 p.m. on TV Veseljak Golica, on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on TV Aktual, and on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. on Radio 1 TV. The programme consists of a series of 13 interviews with the leaders of political parties.[141]

In addition to its traditional large-scale election debates, POP TV also produces eight weekly interviews with party leaders as part of the 24UR news programme.[142] The paired interviews are conducted by journalists from the evening news team Žana Vertačnik, Anže Božič, Marko Gregorc, and Kaja Kobetič, as well as journalists from the 24ur.com portal, including Urša Zupan, Mirko Vorkapić, Natalija Švab, and Maruša Slana.[143]

As part of the evening current affairs programme Odmevi on TV SLO 1, profiles of political parties were broadcast between 3 and 16 February 2026. These profiles focused on parties polling above two percent in public opinion surveys ahead of the upcoming elections and consisted of nine approximately 15-minute interviews with party leaders, prepared and conducted by the programme’s hosts.[144]

In February 2026, the online portal Domovina aired the podcast Volitve 2026, hosted by Vida Petrovčič. The series presented centrist and centre-right political parties and focused on themes described as being “more oriented towards the survival, future, and development of Slovenia.”[145]

Endorsements

Robert Golob (GS)
Heads of state and government, EU officials
Parties
Janez Janša (SDS)
Heads of state and government, EU officials
Parties
Jernej Vrtovec (NSI + SLS + FOKUS)
Heads of state and government, EU officials
Parties
Matjaž Han (SD)
Heads of state and government, EU officials
Parties

Candidates

Opinion polls

Main article: Opinion polling for the 2026 Slovenian parliamentary election
LOESS curve of polling conducted, excluding undecided voters

Opinion polling for the next Slovenian parliamentary election is being carried out continually by various organisations to gauge voting intention. The dates for these opinion polls range from the 2022 Parliamentary election on 24 April to the present day.

Polling aggregations

Polling aggregator Last update SVO SDS NSi SLS SD Levica Vesna ZS RES PIR SNS DEM PVP Lead
Odmev 3 Feb 2026 22.8 29.1 6.9 8.5 6.9 – 4.9 – – 7.6 – 6.3
PolitPro 3 Feb 2026 16.1 21.3 5.3 1.1 6.8 5.4 2.4 0.6 2.3 1.7 1.8 5.1 2.4 5.2
Politico 29 Jan 2026 21 27 7 9 7 – 5 3 2 8 3 6
Europe Elects 24 Jan 2026 22 29 – – 9 6 – 5 – – 8 3 7
2022 parliamentary election 24 Apr 2022 34.5
41 		23.5
27 		6.9
8 		3.4
0 		6.7
7 		4.5
5 		1.4
0 		3.4
0 		2.9
0 		1.6
0 		1.5
0 		– – 11

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  1. ^ Part of POS
  2. ^ The parties DD - 1.7% and DeSUS - 0.7%, polled together 2.4% in the previous election.
  3. ^ Jadranka Vouk is a member of Freedom Movement, altough she is still registered as the party's authorized representative.[61][62]
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