Janez Jansa
Coverage of Janez Jansa in the Nexus archive.
- In Slovenia, Pride meets growing support — and hostility
Slovenia's new government removed the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry in early June. As Pride Month ends, the situation for the LGBTQ+ community is being examined amid growing support and hostility.
- Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel
Slovenia's new conservative government lifted entry bans on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two ministers, reversed import restrictions on goods from Jewish settlements, and ended an embargo on military weapons trade with Israel. These measures mark a policy shift from the previous center-left administration, which had imposed sanctions over Israel's actions in the Middle East.
- Palestinian officials welcome Slovenian president’s show of support
Palestinian officials praised Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar for opposing Prime Minister Janez Jansa's decision to remove the Palestinian flag from a government building. Musar announced the flag would be displayed outside the presidential palace for a week and then inside for the remainder of her term as a symbol of support for human dignity and rights.
- Slovenia’s new prime minister takes down Palestinian flag in pro-Israel turn
Slovenia’s new prime minister Janez Jansa ordered the removal of the Palestinian flag from the main government building in Ljubljana, signaling a pro-Israel policy shift. Jansa criticized his predecessor’s recognition of Palestine and aligned his government with US President Donald Trump and Israel.
- Slovenia’s new prime minister takes down Palestinian flag in pro-Israel turn
Slovenia's new prime minister, Janez Jansa, removed the Palestinian flag from the main government building, signaling a pro-Israel shift. This action contrasts with the previous government's recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Janez Jansa — Slovenia's great political survivor — is back
Slovenia's veteran leader Janez Jansa's new coalition government was approved by parliament. The government is advancing divisive policies that some warn could deepen societal polarization.
- Slovenia's political survivor Janez Jansa is back
Slovenia's veteran leader Janez Jansa's new coalition government was approved by parliament. The government is advancing divisive policies that some warn could deepen polarization.
- Slovenia’s parliament approves right-leaning government as Jansa returns as PM for a fourth time
Slovenia’s parliament approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s right-leaning government with a 49-30 vote, forming a coalition with right-leaning groups and the Truth party after no clear winner emerged in March elections. Jansa, in his fourth term, pledged tax cuts and reduced bureaucracy, while his government includes former lawyer Franci Matoz as interior minister and Tone Kajzer as foreign minister.
- Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister
Slovenia's parliament has approved right-wing populist Janez Jansa as prime minister, marking a significant political shift for the EU country from its previously liberal government leadership.
- Slovenia changes path as pro-Israel, Trump admiring former PM Janez Jansa retakes helm
Janez Jansa, a pro-Israel former Prime Minister who admires Trump, has retaken leadership in Slovenia, signaling a shift from the pro-Palestinian policies of outgoing PM Robert Golob. This change is expected to significantly alter Slovenia's stance on Israel and EU matters.