European PM Embraces Trump-like Conservatism in Bold Shift

WHO:

NY Post - Prime Minister Janez Janša of Slovenia.

Fox News - Robert Golob, the leftist leader of Slovenia.

Fox News - Viktor Orbán, former Prime Minister of Hungary.

Fox News - Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia.

WHAT:

NY Post - Janša formed a coalition government that replaced Robert Golob.

Fox News - Janša is beginning his fourth term as Prime Minister.

Fox News - Janša announced plans to move Slovenia's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, freeze recognition of a Palestinian state, and revoke a 2025 ban on military trade with Israel.

Fox News - Janša's government aims to reverse anti-business policies, cut government red tape, support private education and healthcare, reform the pension system, decrease government size, and invest in infrastructure, including a second reactor at Slovenia’s Krško nuclear power plant.

Fox News - Janša joined 18 other EU leaders in signing a letter calling for a fundamental change in immigration policy, including reducing irregular migration and increasing deportations.

WHERE:

Fox News - Slovenia, specifically Škofja Loka and Ljubljana.

Fox News - The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana.

WHEN:

Fox News - Janša's investiture vote took place on May 22, 2026.

Fox News - Slovenia's elections were held on March 22, 2026.

Fox News - Janša is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Janša aims to reverse what he described as the "inefficiency" of the Golob government and create "a country of opportunity, prosperity and justice."

HOW:

Fox News - Janša secured 51 votes in a secret ballot of the National Assembly to form his government, including 48 from his coalition and partners, two from representatives of the Italian and Hungarian minorities, and one from an anonymous opposition member.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 17:17 UTC)

Prime Minister Janez Janša of Slovenia has formed a coalition government that replaces the leadership of Robert Golob, marking the beginning of his fourth term in office. Janša announced plans to move Slovenia's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, freeze recognition of a Palestinian state, and revoke a ban on military trade with Israel, while also aiming to reverse anti-business policies and invest in infrastructure. He secured 51 votes in a secret ballot of the National Assembly, and is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026.