Key facts
- Janez Jansa nominated as Slovenia's Prime Minister-designate.
- The nomination was approved by 51 out of 90 MPs.
- Jansa must present his cabinet within 15 days.
Janez Jansa, the leader of Slovenia's main opposition party, the SDS, has been nominated as the country's Prime Minister-designate. The parliamentary vote saw 51 out of 90 MPs supporting his nomination, with 36 voting against it. Jansa is now tasked with presenting his proposed cabinet lineup within the next 15 days. The outgoing Prime Minister, Robert Golob, has voiced strong opposition to Jansa's nomination, calling him a threat to Slovenia's democracy and sovereignty.