Parliamentary elections 2026: The Slovenian choice: Liberal or illiberal democracy

Slovenia now faces a choice between liberal and illiberal democracy. The liberal project of the Freedom Movement offers the continuation of an open, European-oriented policy. In contrast, the illiberal alternative, still immature and often controversial in Slovenia’s political landscape, suggests connections with Orbán’s circles, which hinder European integration and cultivate links with Putin’s sphere of influence. Neither approach on its own can fully meet the country’s needs…