Slovenia: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

SDS NSi SD L LMŠ PAB SNS

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Svoboda

Freedom Movement

Centre-left

EU Parliament

22.4

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 34.5%

Part of the Government

Svoboda (Gibanje Svoboda) is a center-left party that is currently represented in parliament with 41 seats.

Svoboda emphasizes democratic values, human rights, and individual freedom. The party highlights the importance of social justice and civil rights.

SD

Social Democrats

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

9.3

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 6.7%

Part of the Government

SD (Socialni demokrati) is a center-left party and currently represented in parliament with 7 MPs.

SD emphasizes social justice, human rights, and solidarity. The party highlights the importance of equal opportunities and social integration.

Levica

The Left

Left-wing

LEFT

EU Parliament

6.7

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 4.4%

Part of the Government

Levica is a left party that is currently represented in parliament with 5 seats.

Levica is based on socialist core values and advocates for social justice, equality, and workers' rights. The party emphasizes the importance of the welfare state and wealth redistribution.

SDS

Slovenian Democratic Party

Right-wing

EPP

EU Parliament

31.7

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 23.5%

SDS (Slovenska demokratska stranka) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in the parliament with 27 MPs.

SDS emphasizes conservative values based on Christian principles. The party highlights the importance of tradition, family, and individual freedom.

NSi

New Slovenia

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

7.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 6.9%

NSi (Nova Slovenija–Krščanski demokrati) is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 8 MPs.

NSi emphasizes conservative values based on Christian faith. The party highlights the importance of family, life, and traditional values in society.

DD

Good State

Transversal

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

DD is a party of undefinable orientation from Slovenia.

Konkretno

Concretely

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Konkretno is a liberal party from Slovenia.

LMŠ

Marjan Šarec List

Centre-left

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 3.7%

LMŠ (Lista Marjana Šarca) is a center-left party from Slovenia.

ND

Our land

Centre-right

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

ND (Naša dežela) is a center-right party from Slovenia.

NP

Unknown

EU Parliament

1.4

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

NP is a party from Slovenia.

PAB

Party of Alenka Bratušek

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 2.6%

PAB (Stranka Alenke Bratušek) is a liberal party from Slovenia.

Pirati

Pirate Party of Slovenia

Left-wing

EU Parliament

1.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Pirati (Piratska stranka Slovenije) is a left party from Slovenia.

Resnica

Resni.ca Citizens’ Movement

Right-wing

EU Parliament

5.3

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 2.9%

Resnica (Državljansko Gibanje Resni.ca) is a right-wing party from Slovenia.

SLS

Slovenian People’s Party

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

3.1

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

SLS (Slovenska ljudska stranka) is a center-right party from Slovenia.

SNS

Slovenian National Party

Far right

PfE

EU Parliament

2.5

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

SNS (Slovenska nacionalna stranka) is a far-right party from Slovenia.

Vesna

Spring - Green party

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

3.3

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Vesna (Vesna – Zelena Stranka) is a green party from Slovenia.