Former Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša has set out ambitious plans ahead of the upcoming March parliamentary election, stating that he expects victory and aims to secure a two-thirds majority to push through constitutional reforms.
Speaking at the congress of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) on Saturday, Janša said that in the event of an electoral win, he would seek cooperation with all parliamentary forces to obtain the supermajority required for constitutional amendments. He described the proposed changes as ‘solutions based on common sense’, aimed at reshaping the country’s legal and economic foundations.
Among the key proposals is the introduction of a dual tax cap limiting state tax and contribution revenues as a share of GDP, which Janša argued would better protect taxpayers. He also called for stronger decentralization, as well as reinforced protections for parental rights and equality before the law.
‘The constitution must protect parental rights and freedom of expression, while providing additional guarantees for the rule of law and equality,’ Janša said.
‘The constitution must protect parental rights and freedom of expression’
The SDS has long advocated the need for a two-thirds parliamentary majority, arguing that only such a mandate would enable deep structural reforms. Janša first outlined the concept of a ‘constitutional majority of common sense’ in a 2025 programme document, presenting it as a blueprint for comprehensive institutional change.
Beyond constitutional reform, the opposition leader called for broad political support for what he described as ‘long-term national projects’, as well as a stable governing majority capable of addressing major challenges. He pointed to persistent issues in healthcare, taxation, demographics, corruption, illegal migration, and security.
At the same time, Janša ruled out any coalition with parties from the current government, stating that they had caused ‘too much damage’. He sharply criticized the centre-left cabinet led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, arguing that despite record employment levels, the government had only managed to deliver economic growth below the EU average.
Janša also made clear that the SDS would not enter government again without a clear parliamentary and programme-based majority. He framed the upcoming election as a decisive choice between what he called ‘constructive and creative’ governance and ‘destructive and wasteful’ policies.
‘An SDS-led government could deepen bilateral cooperation with Hungary’
Slovenia’s parliamentary election, scheduled for 22 March, will determine the composition of the 90-member National Assembly, where at least 46 seats are required to form a government.
Recent polling data suggests that Janša’s confidence is not without foundation. Surveys conducted in early 2026 consistently place the SDS in the lead with roughly 24–28 per cent support, ahead of Golob’s Freedom Movement, which has fallen to around 15–20 per cent after its 2022 landslide victory. Aggregated polling trends similarly show the opposition maintaining a clear, though not overwhelming, advantage, while smaller parties remain fragmented around the electoral threshold.
A potential return of Janša to power would carry implications well beyond Slovenia’s borders. He has long maintained close political ties with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, aligning with him on conservative, sovereignty-focused policy agendas and regional cooperation frameworks. An SDS-led government could deepen bilateral cooperation with Hungary, reinforcing a Central European axis sceptical of deeper EU integration and EU migration policy.
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