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The Slovenian Early Parliamentary Elections of 2018
The Slovenian Early Parliamentary Elections of 2018

Author(s): Marko Lovec
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: Universität Graz
Keywords: polarisation;new parties;fragmentation;radicalisation;populism;

Summary/Abstract: Early parliamentary elections were held in Slovenia on 3 June 2018. The reason for holding early elections was the collapse of the centre-left coalition government due to weak public support, especially for the main coalition party, and attempts by its coalition partners to improve their position by distancing themselves from the coalition leader. The prime minister and leader of the main coalition party responded to this by resigning. Nevertheless, the fact that the coalition lasted for almost four years demonstrates improvement in terms of political stability, especially in comparison to the turbulent period 20082013.

  • Issue Year: 5/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-9
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English