Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša Calls for Unity and Reform on Statehood Day

Prime Minister Janez Janša used Slovenia’s Statehood Day celebration to stress that the country’s independence rests on the values of courage, unity and responsibility forged in 1991. He warned against a growing “politics of exclusion,” blamed current stagnation on partisan division, and urged concrete reforms: a constitutional tax anchor, changes to the electoral system, and greater fiscal stability. Janša highlighted past successes, citing the 2006 legislative package that lifted Slovenia 11 points above the EU average, and announced the re‑establishment of the Museum of Slovenian Independence.

In a parallel ceremony in Škocjan, President of the National Council Marko Lotrič praised strong local self‑government and called for the constitutional creation of regions to bring development decisions closer to citizens. He pointed to the new cultural centre in Škocjan as an investment in community life, and stressed the need for coordinated action on the Roma issue. Both speakers framed their remarks around the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence and the need to build the future on the principles that united the nation in 1991.