The president of Slovenia, officially the president of the Republic of Slovenia ( sl, Predsednik Republike Slovenije), is the

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of the Republic of Slovenia. The position was established on 23 December 1991 when the

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passed a new

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as a result of independence from the

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. According to the constitution, the president is the highest representative of the state. In practice, the position is mostly ceremonial. The president can appoint high ranking officials such as the head of the

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, but they have to be confirmed by the parliament. Among other things, the president is also the commander-in-chief of the

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. The office of the president is the Presidential Palace in

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. The president is directly elected by universal adult suffrage for a term of five years. Any Slovenian citizen of legal age (18 or more) can run for President, but can hold office for only two terms. The president has no legally guaranteed

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and may be

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List of presidents of Slovenia

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Parties;

Republic of Slovenia

Parties;

Latest election

References

External links

Official site of the President of the Republic of Slovenia
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