IJEK
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The next General Election in Slovenia is expected in 2030.
Based on the IJEK projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 50.0% of the parliamentary seats.
According to the latest national poll in Slovenia by IJEK, SDS leads with 28.3%. They are followed by Svoboda: 21.4%, Levica/Vesna: 9.6%, NSi/SLS/FOKUS: 7.6%, SD: 7.6%, Demokrati: 7.4%, Resnica: 4.4%, Pirati: 2.8%, Glas upokojencev: 2.7%, SNS: 2.3%, Prerod: 2%, Povežimo Slovenijo: 2% and Socialisti: 1.4%.
IJEK achieved a PolitPro Score of 55 out of 100.
On average, IJEK's figures deviate by 2.2 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.
In 20% of polls, IJEK rated Levica/Vesna higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 50% of polls, IJEK rated NSi/SLS/FOKUS higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 24% of polls, IJEK rated Resnica higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 35% of polls, IJEK rated SD higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 31% of polls, IJEK rated Svoboda higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 20% of polls, IJEK rated Levica/Vesna lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 33% of polls, IJEK rated Prerod lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 59% of polls, IJEK rated SDS lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 54% of polls, IJEK rated Svoboda lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
The electoral threshold for the election in Slovenia is 4%.
Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.
According to IJEK, 7 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter Slovenia's parliament: SDS with 30 representatives, Svoboda with 23 representatives, Levica/Vesna with 10 representatives, NSi/SLS/FOKUS with 8 representatives, SD with 8 representatives, Demokrati with 7 representatives and Resnica with 4 representatives.
The Slovenian National Assembly (Državni zbor) comprises 90 deputies, elected for four-year terms. Its electoral system employs a two-stage proportional representation model: 88 seats are allocated across eight electoral districts, each subdivided into eleven electoral units. Voters cast a ballot for a candidate in their unit, which simultaneously counts as a vote for that candidate's party. Seat allocation first occurs at the district level using the Droop quota, followed by a national-level adjustment via the D'Hondt method to ensure overall proportionality. Two seats are specifically reserved for the Italian and Hungarian minorities, elected through the Borda count (preferential voting) system.
To enter the National Assembly, Slovenia enforces a nationwide electoral threshold of 4%. Parties must secure this share of the national vote to qualify for the distribution of the 88 proportional seats. This threshold aims to stabilize Slovenia's often fragmented party system, preventing numerous smaller parties from complicating government formation. The two deputies representing national minorities are exempt from this threshold, as they are determined through separate electoral processes.
Given that the electoral system often produces a multi-party parliament, coalition governments are inevitable in Slovenia. Following an election, the President of the Republic nominates a candidate for Prime Minister to the National Assembly. The election proceeds by secret ballot, requiring an absolute majority of deputies (46 out of 90 votes). Slovenian politics frequently sees new parties, often formed just before an election ('New Faces'), achieve significant electoral success and play a pivotal role in government formation, leading to a highly dynamic political landscape.