Exit polls place the Freedom Movement narrowly ahead, but no party appears to have won a majority, making coalition negotiations decisive.
In Slovenia’s parliamentary elections, the liberal party “Freedom Movement” led by the incumbent prime minister, Robert Golob, is leading.
According to the Mediana exit poll, the party is polling 29.9% of support, while the Slovenian Democratic Party of former prime minister Janez Janša stands at 27.5%.
Neither of the two largest parties seems likely to secure an absolute majority, making a swift formation of a government unlikely and placing the country in the position of pursuing coalition negotiations.
It is expected that seven parties in total will clear the threshold required to enter the 90-seat National Assembly.
At present, it is not known who exactly will receive the mandate to form a government.
Outlook and Next Steps
President Natasa Pirc Musar said she will nominate a candidate who first secures at least 46 votes of support in the National Assembly.
The elections in Slovenia were held on March 22.
According to the Mediana exit poll, final official data are expected after the vote count.
Following the announcement of the results, the country expects active coalition negotiations, as forming a stable government requires broader support in the National Assembly. The balance of power creates opportunities for various scenarios and makes subsequent steps dependent on negotiations between parties and the constitutional process.