Who Governs Slovenia? Parliamentary Republic

Slovenia is a parliamentary democratic republic.

• Head of State: President (directly elected, 5-year term, max 2 terms). Current (2024): Nataša Pirc Musar (since Dec 2022).
• Head of Government: Prime Minister (leader of majority coalition in National Assembly). Current: Robert Golob (Freedom Movement, since June 2022).
• Legislature: Bicameral – National Assembly (Državni zbor) 90 deputies (4-year term); National Council (Državni svet) 40 representatives of social/economic interests (advisory).
• Judiciary: Independent; Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, specialized courts.

Power resides with the PM and cabinet; president's role is largely ceremonial (commander-in-chief, promulgates laws, appoints PM).