Time in government
13 years • 6 days
Slovenia SDS: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
28.5 %
+0.5 since the last election
Last Election
28.0 %
Election 2026 · 28 Seats
3-Month Trend
+0.2
Three months ago: 28.3 %
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Slovenian Democratic Party
EPP
Slovenia
Christian Democratic
Europhile
Founded 1989
The SDS is a right-conservative and right-populist party in Slovenia. It combines traditional values with a strong focus on national sovereignty. Observers consider it the dominant force of the right-wing spectrum, aiming for an illiberal transformation of the state.
Values and Ideology
The SDS's worldview is rooted in a pronounced anti-communism and the ideal of a strong, independent nation. The party perceives the state as a sanctuary for Slovenian identity and tradition. Its understanding of human nature is conservatively shaped, often delegitimizing state institutions as a 'deep state' that needs to be reformed in the interest of the people. Freedom, in this context, is primarily defined as national self-determination and protection against external or ideological interference.
Political Priorities
The SDS agenda focuses on strict immigration policies, tax cuts, and the promotion of the traditional nuclear family. It specifically targets the rural population and conservative voter segments who feel unrepresented by the liberal establishment in Ljubljana. Economically, the party advocates for deregulation, while socially, it pursues a hardline approach against progressive trends and the independence of public media.
Role in the Political System
Within Slovenia's political system, the SDS operates as a polarizing force. It employs aggressive rhetoric against the judiciary and media to mobilize its base. Strategically, it seeks proximity to like-minded forces in Central Europe to form a counterweight to Brussels. Its relationship with the rule of law is fraught with tension: while utilizing formal democratic processes, it demands extensive control over state oversight bodies.
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SDS: Key issues and ideological profile
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Topic
Salience
Position 2024
Position 2019
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Tends to reject stronger redistribution and emphasizes personal responsibility.
Stance
How should the state manage its available budget?
Strictly prioritizes debt reduction and tax cuts.
Stance
Should the local economy be protected?
Represents a balanced position between trade and protection.
Stance
Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Prioritizes security over unrestricted freedom.
Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted?
Rejects state equality measures.
Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Clearly rejects state equality measures.
Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Strictly rejects same-sex marriage.
Stance
What role should religions play in politics?
Wants strong religious influence on state decisions.
Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Clearly focuses on policies for rural areas.
Stance
Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Prioritizes economic growth over ecological goals.
Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Prioritizes economic growth over climate protection.
Stance
Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Advocates strict immigration rules and limited immigration.
Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Desires a culturally homogeneous society with clear guiding cultures.
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Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Rejects special rights and demands equal treatment without privileges.
Stance
What role should nation-states play?
Wants strong, independent nation-states with clear borders.
Stance
Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Tends towards stronger leadership by individuals.
Stance
How independent should the judiciary be?
Tends towards state influence on the judiciary.
Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Supports decentralization with clear regional competencies.
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Election
Vote share
Seats
2026
March 22, 2026
Vote share
28.0 %
+4.5
Seats
28
+1
2022
April 24, 2022
Vote share
23.5 %
-1.4
Seats
27
+2
2018
June 3, 2018
Vote share
24.9 %
+4.2
Seats
25
+4
2014
July 13, 2014
Vote share
20.7 %
-5.5
Seats
21
-5
2011
December 4, 2011
Vote share
26.2 %
-3.1
Seats
26
-2
2008
September 21, 2008
Best result
Vote share
29.3 %
+0.2
Seats
28
-1
2004
October 3, 2004
Vote share
29.1 %
+13.3
Seats
29
+15
2000
October 15, 2000
Vote share
15.8 %
-0.3
Seats
14
-2
1996
November 10, 1996
Vote share
16.1 %
+12.8
Seats
16
+12
1992
December 6, 1992
Worst result
Vote share
3.3 %
-4.1
Seats
4
-2
1990
April 12, 1990
Vote share
7.4 %
Seats
6
All elections since 1945 in which SDS participated. Click a row to see election details.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1990
33 %
Cabinets led
5
8 years • 3 months • 3 days
Coalition involvements
4
4 years • 9 months • 3 days
Janez Janša
Janša
May 22, 2026 – Today · 2 months 28 days
Jansa IV
December 18, 2020 – June 1, 2022 · 1 year 5 months
42 of 90 seats
Jansa III
March 3, 2020 – December 18, 2020 · 9 months 15 days
47 of 90 seats
Jansa II
January 28, 2012 – March 20, 2013 · 1 year 1 month
50 of 90 seats
Jansa I
December 3, 2004 – November 21, 2008 · 3 years 11 months
49 of 90 seats
Bajuk
June 7, 2000 – November 30, 2000 · 5 months 23 days
35 of 90 seats
Drnovsek II
January 12, 1993 – April 8, 1994 · 1 year 2 months
55 of 90 seats
Drnovsek I
April 22, 1992 – January 12, 1993 · 8 months 21 days
40 of 80 seats
Peterle
May 16, 1990 – April 22, 1992 · 1 year 11 months
47 of 80 seats
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