Positive Slovenia

political party, Slovenia

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Positive Slovenia was a centre-left political party in Slovenia that emerged in December 2011, winning 28 out of 90 seats in the parliamentary elections. Led by Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković, the party was unable to form a government independently due to insufficient seats. Despite initial coalition talks, these efforts failed, and a centre-right government was eventually formed. However, in February 2013, Positive Slovenia's Alenka Bratušek became prime minister following a vote of no-confidence against the previous government.1

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…December 2011, was won by Positive Slovenia, a new centre-left party led by Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković. Having secured 28 of the 90 seats in Slovenia’s parliament, Positive Slovenia lacked the numbers to form a government on its own, and Janković began coalition talks with various parties. Those efforts foundered,…
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…December 2011, was won by Positive Slovenia, a new centre-left party led by Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković. Having secured 28 of the 90 seats in Slovenia’s parliament, Positive Slovenia lacked the numbers to form a government on its own, and Janković began coalition talks with various parties. Those efforts foundered,…
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