Zoran Janković secured a victory in the local elections four years ago, defeating his closest competitor, Nataša Sukič (Left). At that time, Janković garnered 54,680 votes, representing 61.83 percent of the total, while Sukič received 8,495 votes, or 9.61 percent. Janković is set to run for the mayor’s office for the seventh time.
Amidst the upcoming campaign, questions have arisen concerning the potential removal of voting rights for foreign nationals, particularly those from Balkan countries. Observers are questioning whether these legislative changes constitute a coincidence or a calculated effort to influence the election outcome. A key area of concern involves the implications of such changes for individuals from third countries who have resided in Slovenia for extended periods, especially concerning the eligibility of current mayors.
According to the mayor, there appear to have been recent amendments to the Law on local elections that have altered the voting eligibility of foreigners for the past two decades. These legislative shifts have prompted discussion regarding the scope and impact of the removal of established rights. The discussion centers on understanding the practical meaning of these rights restrictions for long-term residents and how they affect the political landscape in Ljubljana.
These developments are prompting scrutiny regarding the current legal framework governing local electoral participation.
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