Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Danilo Türk | Independent | 23 December 2007 |
| Prime Minister | Janez Janša | Slovenian Democratic Party | 10 February 2012 |
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. Following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly. The Council of Ministers is nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly.
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