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Slovenia Votes in Close Race Testing Europe's Populist Tide

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•Slovenia's parliamentary election pits the center-left government against Janez Jansa, a right-wing populist former Prime Minister
•Neither major party appears likely to secure a parliamentary majority, per Perthnow, making coalition talks probable
•The New York Times reports Jansa has been accused of launching a smear campaign in the closing days of the race
•The election serves as a barometer for the broader contest between liberal and populist forces across Europe

Sources

Election in Slovenia Will Test Europe’s Political Mood

New York Times

Slovenians to choose between liberal and populist right

Perthnow

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