Parliamentary elections are being held in Slovenia today, the 10th since separating from SFRY Slovenia is holding its 10th parliamentary elections since gaining independence, with 1,179 candidates from 17 lists competing for 88 seats. The electoral system is proportional, with an electoral threshold of four percent. The main contenders are expected to be Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS).

• Slovenia will hold its 10th parliamentary elections on Sunday, March 22.
• The elections will use a proportional representation system.
• A total of 1,179 candidates on 17 lists are vying for 88 seats in the national legislature.
• The electoral threshold is set at four percent.
• The main political contest is anticipated between Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS).