Slovenia's Close Election: Liberal or Populist?

0:00Slovenia's parliamentary election over the weekend delivered a razor-thin result with no outright winner. Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal freedom movement secured 29 seats in the 90th seat assembly edging out the right-wing Slovenian. Democratic Party's 28 seats based on nearly all votes counted. Smaller parties now hold the balance of power, making them key to any coalition. President Natasa, Perk Musar, quickly called for all sides to begin talks without delay to form a stable government. The close race highlights deep splits among the nation's two million people. It served as a test for whether Slovenia sticks to its pro-EU liberal path or leans toward populism. Golob remains confident his group can lead the next administration, even with challenging negotiations ahead. Meanwhile, opposition leaders Janez Jonsa stressed the need for real stability over a shaky alliance. As party leaders huddle, the coming weeks would decide Slovenia's political direction and its voice in the European Union.

1:00That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.