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President of Slovenia
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The President of Slovenia (Slovenian: Predsednik Republike Slovenije, Predsednik Republike) is the head of state of Slovenia. This position exists since 1974, the current form being introduced in 1991.
Introduced with the constitutional amendments of 1974, the title was initially called President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia (Slovenian: Predsednik Predsedstva Socialistične republike Slovenije).
With the new Constitution of 1991, this position was abolished and a new position of President of the Republic of Slovenia (Slovenian: Predsednik Republike Slovenije) was formally established. The first presidential elections were held in 1992.
Contents |
- Josip Vidmar (1945 - March 1953)
- Miha Marinko (December 1953 - 1962)
- Vida Bernot Tomsic (1962 - 1963)
- Viktor Avbelj - Rudi (1963 - 1965)
- Ivan Macek (1965 - 1967)
- Sergej Kraigher (1967 - 1973)
- Tone Kropusek (1973 - 1974)
- Marjan Brecelj (1974)
Between 1974 and 1991, the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia provided for a collective Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia. The Presidency was headed by a President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia. This position was abolished on 23 December 1991, when the National Assembly passed a new constitution.
- Sergej Kraigher (May 1974 - May 1979)
- Viktor Avbelj - Rudi (May 1979 - 7 May 1982)
- France Popit (7 May 1982 - May 1988)
- Janez Stanovnik (May 1988 - 10 May 1990)
The function of President of the Republic of Slovenia was established on 23 December 1991, when the National Assembly of Slovenia passed a new constitution as a result of independence from Yugoslavia.
Although entrusted with limited power by the constitution, in practice the position is mostly ceremonial. Among other things the President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Slovenian Armed Forces. The President of Slovenia is directly elected by universal adult suffrage once every five years. Any Slovenian citizen can run for President, but can hold only two consecutive terms in office.
| Name | Born-Died | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Kučan | 1941 - | 10 May 1990 President of the Presidency to 23 December 1991 |
22 December 2002 | No Party |
| Janez Drnovšek | 1950 - | 22 December 2002 | Present | Liberal Democracy of Slovenia (until 2006) Movement for Justice and Development (since 2006) |
| Danilo Türk | 1952 - | 23 December 2007 | (unofficial) | - |
| Candidate and nominating party | 1st round | 2nd round | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Lojze Peterle (independent, supported by New Slovenia, the Slovenian Democratic Party and the Slovenian People's Party) | 283,412 | 28.73 | 318,288 | 31.97 |
| Danilo Türk (independent, supported by the Social Democrats, the Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia, Zares and Active Slovenia) | 241,349 | 24.47 | 677,333 | 68.03 |
| Mitja Gaspari (independent, supported by the Liberal Democracy of Slovenia) | 237,632 | 24.09 | ||
| Zmago Jelinčič Plemeniti (Slovenian National Party) | 188,951 | 19.16 | ||
| Darko Krajnc (Youth Party of Slovenia) | 21,526 | 2.18 | ||
| Elena Pečarič (independent, supported by the Akacije party) | 8,830 | 0.89 | ||
| Monika Piberl (Women's Voice of Slovenia) | 4,729 | 0.48 | ||
| Valid | 986,429 | 100.0 | 995,621 | 100.0 |
| Invalid | 5,279 | 0.53% | 9,738 | 0.97% |
| Total | 991,708 | 1,005,359 | ||
| Source: Center Vlade za informatiko | ||||
Slovenian People's Liberation Council