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Janković spoke frankly about his relationship with Golob, but about Stevanović: "Everything comes back in life"
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Janković spoke frankly about his relationship with Golob, but about Stevanović: "Everything comes back in life"

Ljubljana Mayor and re-candidate Zoran Jankovic discussed his personal relationship with former Prime Minister Robert Golob in an interview with Večer, stating they remain close friends who meet weekly despite their current opposing political positions. Jankovic compared Golob's failure to form a government after winning elections to his own experience in 2011, noting that both faced similar obstacles where rival parties formed coalitions against them. He expressed skepticism toward the Truth party, led by Zoran Stevanovic, whom he had barely known before recent events, and criticized the party's supporters for deceiving voters while highlighting the significant turnout in Ljubljana during recent referendums. Jankovic argued that the coalition leaders' public celebration of victory was contradicted by their expressions, citing Matjaz Han's comment about facing defeat publicly. He reflected on missed opportunities for a center-left coalition with NSi, which he believed would have prevented social division, and warned that some parties are now paying the price for their decisions.

Ljubljana Mayor and repeat candidate Zoran Jankovic disclosed his personal relationship with former Prime Minister Robert Golob during an interview published by the local newspaper Vecer on October 29, 2026. Jankovic stated that he and Golob remain close friends who meet nearly every week to discuss politics and general life matters. He noted that their bond did not change when Golob moved to the opposition, adding that he served as best man at Golob’s wedding to Tina last year. Jankovic emphasized that he does not alter his stance based on political positions held by individuals. The mayor addressed why Golob failed to secure two consecutive mandates, drawing a parallel to his own experience in 2011. Jankovic recalled that while he won the elections that year, Janez Janša formed the government instead. He described being present in the Freedom Party headquarters until approximately 11 p.m. on election night before undergoing a medical procedure the following day. During the vote count, the Slovenian Democratic Party led for a long period before the Freedom Party overtook them. When asked about Zdravko Logar, Jankovic predicted that Logar would remain with the SDS party for the rest of his life. Jankovic also commented on the Truth party and its leader Zoran Stevanovic, whom he met once about ten years ago at a sports event in Kranj. Reflecting on recent referendums, Jankovic suggested that the current political heroes had deceived voters. He argued that the results were indicative of broader issues, noting that he advised waiting for final counts because votes from Ljubljana, the largest municipality, are always tallied last. He compared the passage of laws against foreigners to the 2011 election rhetoric regarding "trainers," recalling how Goran Dragic appeared at a polling station in sportswear. Jankovic observed that coalition leaders declared victory around 10 p.m., though their expressions suggested otherwise. He quoted Matjaz Han’s remark that one must face the public even when defeated. Regarding post-election negotiations, Jankovic expressed hope that the outgoing center-left coalition would form a government with the National Movement. He believed this alliance would prevent societal division and cited his familiarity with Jernec Vrtovac and Valentin Hajdinjak as evidence that such a partnership could have worked. Although behind-the-scenes talks proceeded in that direction, the outcome differed. Jankovic stated that some parties are already paying the price for their decisions, suggesting that Democrats might become a wing of the SDS if Janša desired it. He concluded by praising civil society for its exceptional work ahead of an upcoming referendum.

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Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒ConservativeFactual: no official source document/info detectedObjective 85
Janković spoke frankly about his relationship with Golob, but about Stevanović: "Everything comes back in life"

Ljubljana Mayor and re-candidate Zoran Jankovic discussed his personal relationship with former Prime Minister Robert Golob in an interview with Večer, stating they remain close friends who meet weekly despite their current opposing political positions. Jankovic compared Golob's failure to form a government after winning elections to his own experience in 2011, noting that both faced similar obstacles where rival parties formed coalitions against them. He expressed skepticism toward the Truth party, led by Zoran Stevanovic, whom he had barely known before recent events, and criticized the party's supporters for deceiving voters while highlighting the significant turnout in Ljubljana during recent referendums. Jankovic argued that the coalition leaders' public celebration of victory was contradicted by their expressions, citing Matjaz Han's comment about facing defeat publicly. He reflected on missed opportunities for a center-left coalition with NSi, which he believed would have prevented social division, and warned that some parties are now paying the price for their decisions.

Bias read (Conservative): The article features exclusive quotes from Zoran Jankovic, a prominent figure associated with the conservative Freedom movement and local governance. The framing relies entirely on his perspective, using language such as 'deceived voters' regarding the opposition Truth party and describing the 2011/

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (85): The tone is largely neutral and reportorial. While it presents Jankovic's subjective opinions (e.g., calling opponents 'heroes' who deceived voters), it frames them clearly as his statements rather than the editor's voice. The structure allows the subject to speak for himself without heavy editorial

Reporter logoReporterIndependentConservativeFactual: no official source document/info detectedObjective 10
The pigeon and his anti-democratic gang must be shown the door once and for all!

The article is a strongly opinionated piece arguing that Prime Minister Robert Golob and his supporters should be permanently removed from power. The author contrasts this stance against 'Janšism,' which they define not as blind obedience but as pride in Slovenia’s democratic state. The core grievance concerns the handling of World War II victims, specifically accusing Golob’s group of humiliating those killed and displaced during the war by refusing to allow their remains to be buried once graves were identified. The text uses highly derogatory language, describing these actions as worse than animalistic behavior and comparing them to 'rotten apples' on the national body, while calling for the nation to cleanse itself of such individuals.

Bias read (Conservative): The article exhibits extreme right-wing leaning through its explicit defense of nationalist sentiment ('pride in our own democratic Slovenian state') and harsh condemnation of the current center-left government led by Robert Golob. It frames the political opposition as 'anti-democratic' and uses de-

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (10): Extremely biased and inflammatory. Uses dehumanizing language ('animals', 'worse'), emotional appeals, and aggressive imperatives ('show them the door'). There is no attempt at balance or neutrality; it functions purely as partisan propaganda/opinion.

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