Janša offers opposition a partnership to co‑draft legislation in Slovenia

Prime Minister Janez Janša announced that the new coalition will invite opposition parties to a “partnership for development”, allowing them to take part in preparing drafts of systemic laws before the government votes on them. The proposal, described as a three‑party protocol, pledges no obligations for the opposition and is presented as a gesture of goodwill.

According to Janša, the opposition may review draft texts, comment within three days, and, if needed, negotiate with the responsible minister for up to a week. The only party expected to sign is the Resnica parliamentary group, which has backed the coalition in confidence votes. Other opposition groups – Svoboda, SD and Levica – expressed scepticism, warning that the partnership could mask privatisation of health, housing and other public services.

Opposition leaders Robert Golob and Luka Mesec questioned the sincerity of the offer, citing recent government moves on public‑sector reforms. Janša reiterated that cooperation is optional: “If we align, we align; if not, the opposition has no responsibilities.”