Slovenia faces a choice this Sunday’s parliamentary election: a liberal future or a return to an authoritarian past.
This Sunday, 22 March, ALDE Party member Gibanje Svoboda will take part in Slovenia's parliamentary elections. The upcoming vote could mark a huge turning point in Slovenia's political direction.
The contest is between the authoritarian right, led by former MP Janez Janša, Viktor Orbán’s ally, and the liberal Gibanje Svoboda party, led by Dr. Robert Golob - the liberal party's intentions are clear, with ‘Svoboda’ directly translating to ‘freedom.’
Commenting on the upcoming election, Golob remarked:
"Sometimes the path is not the easiest, but that is precisely why the changes we build together are all the more valuable. We are proud that we have normalised the country and made important steps forward. We want to continue the work, complete it and bring the changes to the end."
Golob has been Prime Minister since 2022, achieving much progress along the way: Slovenia now invests more in housing than ever before, as well as unprecedented investments in road and railway infrastructure.
As well as this, the Slovenian economy is strong and resilient, with companies reporting record profits. Having unveiled 83 candidates ahead of the elections, liberals are ready to fight for further progress and democracy in Slovenia.
Liberals have a clear forward-looking vision for the next government in Slovenia, focusing on what will improve the quality of life, not focusing on the negatives or employing populist narratives to gain support.
Gibanje Svoboda’s plan focuses on a competitive, high-value economy. By strengthening the middle class through targeted tax cuts, cutting waiting times in healthcare and introducing state-backed guarantees for housing loans for young people.
Liberals seek improvement and reform, not a retreat into hatred and isolation from a European future. Slovenia must remain a liberal democratic state and a strong voice for a more united Europe, and Gibanje Svoboda is the only force that can ensure that.
22 March could determine whether Slovenia continues its liberal journey or turns back toward the past. For liberals, victory would mean building on progress towards a pro-European path.