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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.

Leaders of Slovenia (1943-Present)

Socialist Republic of Slovenia (1943-1991)

Chairman of the Liberation Front of the Slovenian People

  • Sergej Kraigher (May 1974 - May 1979)
  • Viktor Avbelj (May 1979 - 7 May 1982)
  • France Popit (7 May 1982 - May 1988)
  • Janez Stanovnik (May 1988 - 10 May 1990)

    Republic of Slovenia (1991-Present)

    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.

    Presidents

    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
    Janez Drnovšek 1950 - 2008 22 December 2002 23 December 2007 Liberal Democracy of Slovenia (until 2006)
    Movement for Justice and Development (since 2006)
    Danilo Türk 1952 - 23 December 2007 present

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