| Description | Conservative, civic-nationalist party launched and led by anti-Communist trade unionists and pro-democracy activists in the late 80s. Three-time prime minister Janez Janša became party leader in May 1993, overseeing Slovenia's ascension into the EU and NATO and presiding over Slovenia's 'golden age' of economic growth between 2004-2006. Janša returned to power between 2012-2013 and again from 2020 to 2022. Party suffered a defeat after elections held on April 24, 2022, falling to 28 seats in the 90-seat National Assembly, and supplanted in its top position by newcomer Svoboda [Slovenska demokratska stranka (SDS)]. |
