Politics of Slovenia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Slovenia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. A parliamentary system, or parliamentarism, is distinguished by the executive branch of government being dependent on the direct or indirect support of the parliament, often expressed through a vote of confidence. ... Representative democracy is a form of democracy and theory of civics in which voters choose (in free, secret, multi-party elections) representatives to act in their interests, but not as their proxies—i. ... It has been suggested that The republican form of government be merged into this article or section. ... There have been five prime ministers of Slovenia since that country gained its independence in the breakup of Yugoslavia. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice). ... Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law. ... A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with the power to adopt laws. ... The judiciary, also referred to as the judicature, consists of the system of courts of law for the administration of justice and to its principals, the justices, judges and magistrates among other types of adjudicators. ...

Political developments

As a young independent republic, Slovenia pursued economic stabilization and further political openness, while emphasizing its Western outlook and central European heritage. Today, with a growing regional profile, a participant in the SFOR peacekeeping deployment in Bosnia and the KFOR deployment in Kosovo, and a charter World Trade Organization member, Slovenia plays a role on the world stage quite out of proportion to its small size. It has been suggested that The republican form of government be merged into this article or section. ... Pocket badge of the SFOR The Stabilisation Force (SFOR) was a NATO-led multinational force in Bosnia and Herzegovina which was tasked with upholding the Dayton Agreement. ... Motto: none Anthem: Intermeco Capital Sarajevo Largest city Sarajevo Official languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Prime Minister Federal republic Ivo Miro Jović1 (Croat) Borislav Paravac (Serb) Sulejman Tihić (Bosniak) Adnan Terzic Independence From Yugoslavia: 5 April 1992 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   51,129 km² (124th) Negligible Population  â€¢ July 2005... Pocket badge of the KFOR Ukrainian soldier on foot patrolling in Serbian village near Brezovica KFOR vehicle of the French Army The Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a NATO-led international force responsible for establishing and maintaining security in Kosovo. ... Kosovo (Serbian: Косово и Метохија / Kosovo i Metohija, Albanian: Kosovë / Kosova) is a province of Serbia. ... WTO Logo The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international, multilateral organization which sets the rules for the global trading system and resolves disputes between its member states, all of whom are signatories to its about 30 agreements. ...

From 1998 to 2000, Slovenia occupied a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council and in that capacity distinguished itself with a constructive, creative, and consensus-oriented activism. Slovenia has been a member of the United Nations since May 1992 and of the Council of Europe since May 1993. Slovenia signed an association agreement with the European Union in 1996 and is a member of the Central European Free Trade Agreement. Slovenia also is a member of all major international financial institutions (the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) as well as 40 other international organizations, among them the World Trade Organization, of which it is a founding member. A session of the Security Council in progress The United Nations Security Council is the most powerful organ of the United Nations. ... United Nations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The Palace of Europe in Strasbourg The Council of Europe is an international organizations of 46 member states in the European region. ... Member states of CEFTA The Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) is a trade agreement between Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia. ... The logo of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the international organization entrusted with overseeing the global financial system by monitoring exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering technical and financial assistance when asked. ... Logo of the World Bank The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, in Romance languages: BIRD), better known as the World Bank, is an international organization whose original mission was to finance the reconstruction of nations devastated by WWII. Now, its mission has expanded to fight poverty by means... Founded in 1991, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) uses the tools of investment to help build market economies and democracies in 27 countries from central Europe to central Asia. ...

Since the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, Slovenia has instituted a stable, multi-party, democratic political system, characterized by regular elections, a free press, and an excellent human rights record. By Constitution of Slovenia the country is a parliamentary democracy and a republic. Within its government, power is shared between a directly elected president, a prime minister, and a bicameral legislature (Parliament). Parliament is composed of the 90-member National Assembly—which takes the lead on virtually all legislative issues—and the National Council, a largely advisory body composed of representatives from social, economic, professional, and local interests. The Constitutional Court has the highest power of review of legislation to ensure its consistency with Slovenia's constitution. Its nine judges are elected for 9-year terms. Human rights are rights which some hold to be inalienable and belonging to all humans. ... The Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia was adopted by the Slovenian National Assembly (Državni zbor) on December 23, 1991. ... A parliamentary system, or parliamentarism, is distinguished by the executive branch of government being dependent on the direct or indirect support of the parliament, often expressed through a vote of confidence. ... It has been suggested that The republican form of government be merged into this article or section. ...

In 1997, elections were held to elect both a president and representatives to Parliament's upper house, the National Council. Milan Kučan, elected President of the Yugoslav Republic of Slovenia in 1990, led his country to independence in 1991. He was elected the first President of independent Slovenia in 1992 and again in November 1997 by a comfortable margin. Milan Kučan (January 14, 1941 - ) is a Slovene politician and statesman. ...

Janez Drnovšek of the center-left Liberal Democratic Party of Slovenia (LDS) was reelected Prime Minister in the October 15, 2000 parliamentary elections. Drnovšek's coalition held an almost two-thirds majority in Parliament. Janez DrnovÅ¡ek (born May 17, 1950) is the current President of Slovenia. ... This article is part of or related to the Liberalism series Categories: Politics stubs | Liberal related stubs | Liberal parties | Slovenian political parties ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in Leap years). ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

The government, most of the Slovenian polity, shares a common view of the desirability of a close association with the West, specifically of membership in both the European Union and NATO. For all the apparent bitterness that divides left and right wings, there are few fundamental philosophical differences between them in the area of public policy. Slovenian society is built on consensus, which has converged on a social-democrat model. Political differences tend to have their roots in the roles that groups and individuals played during the years of communist rule and the struggle for independence. The NATO flag NATO 2002 Summit in Prague The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), sometimes called North Atlantic Alliance, Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for defence collaboration established in 1949, in support of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, D.C., on April 4...

As the most prosperous republic of the former Yugoslavia, Slovenia emerged from its brief ten-day war of secession in 1991 as an independent nation for the first time in its history. Since that time, the country has made steady but cautious progress toward developing a market economy. Economic reforms introduced shortly after independence led to healthy economic growth. Despite the halting pace of reform and signs of slowing GDP growth today, Slovenians now enjoy the highest per capita income of all the transition economies of central Europe. ...

The Slovenians have pursued internal economic restructuring with caution. The first phase of privatization (socially owned property under the SFRY system) is now complete, and sales of remaining large state holdings are planned for next year. Trade has been diversified toward the West (trade with EU countries make up 66% of total trade in 2000) and the growing markets of central and eastern Europe. Manufacturing accounts for most employment, with machinery and other manufactured products comprising the major exports. Labor force surveys put unemployment at approximately 6.6% (Dec. 2000), with 106,153 registrations for unemployment assistance. Inflation has remained below double-digit levels, 6.1% (1999) and 8.9% (2000). Gross domestic product grew by about 4.8% in 2000 and is expected to post a slightly lower rate of 4.5% in 2001, as export demand lags. The currency is stable, fully convertible, and backed by substantial reserves. The economy provides citizens with a good standard of living. Privatization (sometimes privatisation, denationalization, or, especially in India, disinvestment) is the process of transferring property, from public ownership to private ownership and/or transferring the management of a service or activity from the government to the private sector. ... The Standard of living refers to the quality and quantity of goods and services available to people. ...

Ten years after independence, Slovenia has made tremendous progress establishing democratic institutions, enshrining respect for human rights, establishing a market economy and adapting its military to Western norms and standards. In contrast to its neighbors, civil tranquility and strong economic growth have marked this period. Upon achieving independence, Slovenia offered citizenship to all residents, regardless of ethnicity or origin, avoiding a sectarian trap that has caught out many central European countries. Slovenia willingly accepted refugees from the fighting in Bosnia and has since participated in international stabilization efforts in the region. The neutrality of this article is disputed. ...

On the international front, Slovenia has advanced rapidly toward integration into the Euro-Atlantic community of nations. Invited to begin accession negotiations with the European Union in November 1998, Slovenia is poised to achieve two primary foreign policy goals--membership in the EU and NATO. Slovenia also participates in the Southeast Europe Cooperation Initiative (SECI) and is a member of CEFTA (Central and Eastern Europe Free Trade Agreement).

Slovenia remains firmly committed to achieving NATO membership in a second round of enlargement. Slovenia has been an active participant in Partnership for Peace (PfP) and has sought to demonstrate its preparedness to take on the responsibilities and burdens of membership in the Alliance. The United States looks to Slovenia to play a productive role in continuing security efforts throughout the region. It has done much—contributing to the success of IFOR, SFOR, efforts in Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and elsewhere—and has continued to expand actively its constructive regional engagement. Motto: Anthem: Today Over Macedonia (Macedonian: Денес Над Македонија, Denes Nad Makedonija) Capital Skopje Largest city Skopje Official language(s) Macedonian1 Government President Prime Minister Parliamentary republic Branko Crvenkovski Vlado Bučkovski Independence Declared From Yugoslavia September 8, 1991 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   25,333 km² (146th) 1. ... Serbia and Montenegro  â€“ Serbia    â€“ Kosovo and Metohia        (UN administration)    â€“ Vojvodina  â€“ Montenegro Official language Serbian Capital Podgorica Former Royal Capital Cetinje President Filip Vujanović Prime Minister Milo Đukanović Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % water  13,812 km²  n/a Population  â€“ Total (2003)  â€“ Density  616,258  48. ... Kosovo (Serbian: Косово и Метохија / Kosovo i Metohija, Albanian: Kosovë / Kosova) is a province of Serbia. ...

Slovenia is one of the focus countries for the United States' southeast European policy, aimed at reinforcing regional stability and integration. The Slovenian Government is well-positioned to be an influential role model for other southeast European governments at different stages of reform and integration. To these ends, the United States urges Slovenia to maintain momentum on internal economic, political, and legal reforms, while expanding their international cooperation as resources allow. Although harmonization with EU law and standards will require great efforts, already underway, the EU accession process will serve to advance Slovenia's structural reform agenda. U.S. and Allied efforts to assist Slovenia's military restructuring and modernization efforts are ongoing.

Constitution

Main article: Constitution of Slovenia

The constitution was adopted on 23 December 1991, effective 23 December 1991. The Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia was adopted by the Slovenian National Assembly (Državni zbor) on December 23, 1991. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Executive branch

The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. Following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly. The Council of Ministers is nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly. Flag of the President of Slovenia Presidents of Slovenia: Milan Kučan (1990-2002) Janez DrnovÅ¡ek (2002-2007) Categories: Lists of office-holders ... Janez DrnovÅ¡ek (born May 17, 1950) is the current President of Slovenia. ... Liberal Democracy of Slovenia or LDS (Slovenian: Liberalna demokracija Slovenije) is the liberal and former ruling political party of Slovenia. ... December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... There have been five prime ministers of Slovenia since that country gained its independence in the breakup of Yugoslavia. ... Janez JanÅ¡a Janez JanÅ¡a (born September 17, 1958 as Ivan JanÅ¡a) is a Slovenian politician and chief of the Slovenian Democratic Party since 1995. ... The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS — Slovenian: Slovenska demokratska stranka), previously the Social Democratic Party of Slovenia (Slovenian: Socialdemokratska stranka Slovenije) is a political party in Slovenia. ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Legislative branch

The National Assembly (Državni Zbor) has 90 members, elected for a four year term, 88 members elected by proportional representation and 2 members elected by ethnic minorities using the Borda count. The National Assembly (Državni zbor) is the assembly of the parliament of the Republic of Slovenia. ... Proportional representation (PR) is a (by necessity multi-winner) electoral system whose use tends to make elections result in groups of votes being represented in proportional fractions in some body of representatives, i. ... The Borda count is a voting system used for single-winner elections in which each voter rank-orders the candidates. ...

Political parties and elections

Election results include names of political parties. See for additional information about parties the List of political parties in Slovenia. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Slovenia.

Main article: Slovenia parliamentary elections, 2004

An election is a decision making process whereby people vote for preferred political candidates or parties to act as representatives in government. ... A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues. ... Political parties in Slovenia lists political parties in Slovenia. ... See Election (movie) for the film directed by Alexander Payne. ... Politics of Slovenia Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in Slovenia ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Janez DrnovÅ¡ek (born May 17, 1950) is the current President of Slovenia. ... Liberal Democracy of Slovenia or LDS (Slovenian: Liberalna demokracija Slovenije) is the liberal and former ruling political party of Slovenia. ... The Slovenian National Party (Slovenska Nacionalna Stranka) is a political party in Slovenia. ... The Social Democrats (Socialni demokrati) is a left-wing political party in Slovenia, led by Borut Pahor. ... Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia (Slovenian: Demokratična stranka upokojencev Slovenije or DESUS) is a Slovenian political party, as of 2004 with 4 delegates in Slovenian Državni zbor and member of ruling coalition of Slovenia. ... The New Slovenia Christian Peoples Party (Slovenian Nova Slovenija Krščanska ljudska stranka) is a right-of-centre political party in Slovenia. ... On October 3, 2004 an election for deputies to the National Assembly (Slovenian Državni zbor) was held in Slovenia. ... The National Assembly (Državni zbor) is the assembly of the parliament of the Republic of Slovenia. ... The Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS — Slovenian: Slovenska demokratska stranka), previously the Social Democratic Party of Slovenia (Slovenian: Socialdemokratska stranka Slovenije) is a political party in Slovenia. ... Liberal Democracy of Slovenia or LDS (Slovenian: Liberalna demokracija Slovenije) is the liberal and former ruling political party of Slovenia. ... The Social Democrats (Socialni demokrati) is a left-wing political party in Slovenia, led by Borut Pahor. ... The New Slovenia Christian Peoples Party (Slovenian Nova Slovenija Krščanska ljudska stranka) is a right-of-centre political party in Slovenia. ... The Slovene Peoples Party (Slovenian: Slovenska ljudska stranka) is a political party in Slovenia. ... The Slovenian National Party (Slovenska Nacionalna Stranka) is a political party in Slovenia. ... Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia (Slovenian: Demokratična stranka upokojencev Slovenije or DESUS) is a Slovenian political party, as of 2004 with 4 delegates in Slovenian Državni zbor and member of ruling coalition of Slovenia. ... Active Slovenia (Aktivna Slovenija) is a political party in Slovenia. ... Slovenia is Ours (Slovenija je Naša) is a political party in Slovenia. ... Stranka mladih slovenije (SMS) Youth Party of Slovenia. ...

Administrative divisions

Main article: Municipalities of Slovenia

Slovenia is divided in 182 municipalities (občine, singular - občina) and 11 urban municipalities* (mestne občine, singular - mestna občina): Ajdovščina, Beltinci, Benedikt, Bistrica ob Sotli, Bled, Bloke, Bohinj, Borovnica, Bovec, Braslovče, Brda, Brezovica, Brežice, Cankova, Celje*, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Cerknica, Cerkno, Cerkvenjak, Črenšovci, Črna na Koroskem, Črnomelj, Destrnik, Divača, Dobje, Dobrepolje, Dobrna, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec, Dobrovnik, Dol pri Ljubljani, Dolenjske Toplice, Domžale, Dornava, Dravograd, Duplek, Gorenja Vas-Poljane, Gorišnica, Gornja Radgona, Gornji Grad, Gornji Petrovci, Grad, Grosuplje, Hajdina, Hoče-Slivnica, Hodoš, Horjul, Hrastnik, Hrpelje-Kozina, Idrija, Ig, Ilirska Bistrica, Ivančna Gorica, Izola, Jesenice, Jezersko, Juršinci, Kamnik, Kanal, Kidričevo, Kobarid, Kobilje, Kočevje, Komen, Komenda, Koper*, Kostel, Kozje, Kranj*, Kranjska Gora, Križevci, Krško, Kungota, Kuzma, Laško, Lenart, Lendava, Litija, Ljubljana*, Ljubno, Ljutomer, Logatec, Loška Dolina, Loški Potok, Lovrenc na Pohorju, Luče, Lukovica, Majšperk, Maribor*, Markovci, Medvode, Mengeš, Metlika, Mežica, Miklavž na Dravskem polju, Miren-Kostanjevica, Mirna Peč, Mislinja, Moravče, Moravske Toplice, Mozirje, Murska Sobota*, Muta, Naklo, Nazarje, Nova Gorica*, Novo mesto*, Odranci, Oplotnica, Ormož, Osilnica, Pesnica, Piran, Pivka, Podčetrtek, Podlehnik, Podvelka, Polzela, Postojna, Prebold, Preddvor, Prevalje, Ptuj*, Puconci, Rače-Fram, Radeče, Radenci, Radlje ob Dravi, Radovljica, Ravne na Koroškem, Razkrižje, Ribnica, Ribnica na Pohorju, Rogaška Slatina, Rogašovci, Rogatec, Ruše, Selnica ob Dravi, Semič, Sevnica, Sežana, Slovenj Gradec*, Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenske Konjice, Sodražica, Solčava, Starše, Sveta Ana, Sveti Andraž v Slovenskih Goricah, Sveti Jurij, Šalovci, Šempeter-Vrtojba, Šenčur, Šentilj, Šentjernej, Šentjur pri Celju, Škocjan, Škofja Loka, Škofljica, Šmarje pri Jelšah, Šmartno ob Paki, Šmartno pri Litiji, Šoštanj, Štore, Tabor, Tišina, Tolmin, Trbovlje, Trebnje, Trnovska vas, Trzin, Tržič, Turnišče, Velenje*, Velika Polana, Velike Lašče, Veržej, Videm, Vipava, Vitanje, Vodice, Vojnik, Vransko, Vrhnika, Vuzenica, Zagorje ob Savi, Zavrč, Zreče, Žalec, Železniki, Žetale, Žiri, Žirovnica, Žužemberk Slovenia is divided into 193 municipalities (občine, singular - občina), of which 11 have urban status (written bold). ...

International organization participation

Slovenia is member of BIS, CCC, CE, CEI, EAPC, EBRD, ECE, EU, FAO, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICRM, IDA, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Intelsat (nonsignatory user), Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), ISO, ITU, NAM (guest), NATO, OPCW, OSCE, PCA, PFP, SECI, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNFICYP, UNIDO, UNTSO, UPU, WEU (associate partner), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO BIS Headquarters in Basel The Bank for International Settlements (or BIS) is an international organization of central banks which exists to foster cooperation among central banks and other agencies in pursuit of monetary and financial stability. It carries out its work through subcommittees, the secretariats it hosts, and through its... The World Customs Organization (WCO) is an intergovernmental organization that helps member states communicate and co-operate on customs issues. ... The Palace of Europe in Strasbourg The Council of Europe is an international organizations of 46 member states in the European region. ... 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Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) In the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI), Romania has had an opportunity to demonstrate its leadership in the region. ... United Nations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body, UNCTAD is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade, investment and development issues. ... UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations system established in 1945. ... The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was established in 1964 to prevent a recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. ... 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