Poll: over a third of Truth voters say Mijica doesn't need to step down
The article presents the results of a recent opinion poll conducted in Slovenia, highlighting voter preferences among political parties and opinions on specific political issues. The Slovenian Social Democratic Party (SDS) leads with 22.9% support, followed by the Freedom Movement at 20.5%, and the coalition of NSi, SLS, and Fokusa Marka Lotriča at 8.7%. Other parties include Levica (7%), SD (6.9%), Democrats Anže Logar (4.8%), Resnica (3.5%), and SNS (2.1%). Nearly 10% of respondents were undecided, while 6.2% said they would not vote for any party. Regarding the potential resignation of MP Boris Mijič due to alleged misconduct, 57.8% believe he should definitely resign, 18.1% think he probably should, 5.1% think he probably shouldn't, and 5% definitely shouldn't. Additionally, 14% did not know who Mijič was. The article also covers opinions on the government’s decision to prevent Tanja Fajon’s nomination as EU representative for Sahel, with 19.1% supporting it, 9.5% more strongly supporting, 14.8% more strongly opposing, and 34.6% not supporting at all. Lastly, there is a question about the effectiveness of the specialized prosecution unit Skok in fighting corruption, with mixed
A recent public opinion survey conducted by the Institute for Research of Markets and Media (Mediana) for POP TV reveals shifting political dynamics in Slovenia. If elections had taken place last Sunday, the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) would have secured the highest support with 22.9 percent of respondents, followed by Freedom Movement with 20.5 percent. The current government led by Prime Minister Janez Janša has lost some support, receiving backing from just over a third of respondents—36.8 percent, while more than 46 percent of those surveyed oppose the ruling administration. The survey shows a slight decline in support for the SDS compared to June, when it received 22.7 percent. Freedom Movement’s share dropped from 22 percent to 20.5 percent. A coalition of New Slovenia (NSi), Social Liberal Party (SLS), and Focus, led by Marko Lotrič, came in third with 8.7 percent, slightly higher than its 8.2 percent in June. Left-wing parties, including the Left (7 percent) and the Social Democrats (SD) with 6.9 percent, saw modest gains. The Democrats, led by Anže Logar, rose significantly to 4.8 percent, while the Res Publica party remained at 3.5 percent and the Slovenian People's Party (SNS) held steady at 2.1 percent. Approximately 9.7 percent of respondents were undecided, down slightly from 9.8 percent in June. Around 6.2 percent of respondents indicated they would not vote for any party, while 1.6 percent refused to answer. On the issue of whether the current government should continue blocking the nomination of Tanja Fajon as the European Union representative for the Sahel region, 19.1 percent of respondents supported the decision, while 34.6 percent opposed it outright. About 14.8 percent felt it was more negative than positive, and nearly a quarter (22 percent) claimed ignorance of the situation. Respondents were also asked about their views on the specialized anti-corruption court (Skok). Only 10.4 percent believed it would effectively combat corruption, while 21.3 percent thought it might be somewhat effective. However, 23.2 percent believed it would likely fail, and another 34.7 percent were convinced it would definitely not work. A further 10.4 percent expressed unfamiliarity with the institution. Regarding the controversy involving Boris Mijič, a member of the Res Publica party, 57.8 percent of respondents believed he should resign due to alleged misconduct, according to the survey. Another 18.1 percent thought he probably should step down, while 5.1 percent believed he likely wouldn’t need to, and 5 percent said he definitely wouldn’t. Fourteen percent of respondents stated they did not know enough about the case. Among supporters of the Res Publica party, 40.4 percent believed Mijič should definitely resign, while 35.7 percent thought he didn’t need to. A smaller portion, 14 percent, believed he probably wouldn’t need to, and 9.6 percent thought he probably should. The survey also highlighted the popularity of politicians. President of the Republic Nataša Pirc Musar remained the most popular figure, maintaining her top position. Matjaž Han, leader of the SD, took second place. Financier Andrej Šircelj climbed to third, overtaking Jernej Vrtovec of NSi and Janez Cigler Kralj, the agriculture minister. Health Minister Tadej Ostrc ranked sixth among the best-rated politicians, while Interior Minister Franci Matoz surged ahead by 12 positions compared to last month, surpassing Prime Minister Janez Janša and securing eighth place. Marko Lotrič, president of the Focus party and the State Council, fell to ninth place, while Anže Logar, leader of the Democrats, placed exactly in the middle of the list at tenth. Klemen Boštjančič of Freedom Movement followed him, and his party leader Robert Golob dropped to sixteenth place. Luka Mesec and Asta Vrečko, co-leaders of the Left, occupied even lower positions. At the bottom of the rankings stood Zoran Stevanović, head of the Res Publica party, who received the lowest rating among all politicians surveyed. The survey was conducted between July 20 and 23, 2026, through telephone and online interviews with 719 adults in Slovenia. The sample was representative of the population, ensuring accurate reflection of public sentiment.
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The article reports on a recent opinion poll conducted by Mediana for Pop TV, which indicates declining support for Prime Minister Janez Janša's government. According to the survey, 36.8% of respondents support the government, down from previous levels. The SDS party remains the most supported with 22.9% approval, followed by the Freedom Movement at 20.5%. The article also highlights that over 46% of respondents oppose the current government. Additionally, the poll asks whether MP Boris Mijič should resign due to alleged misconduct, with 57.8% of respondents believing he should step down. The article further notes mixed opinions on the government's decision to block Tanja Fajon's nomination as EU representative for Sahel and skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the specialized prosecution unit against corruption and organized crime.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from an opinion poll without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It provides balanced figures showing both support and opposition to the government, as well as mixed opinions on specific policies and individuals. While there is some emphasis on the low
Why factuality (85): The article continues to report on the Mediane poll findings, matching the other articles in terms of data and structure. It highlights the decline in support for Janša's government and public opinion on Mijič's resignation, consistent with the cross-source consensus.
Why objectivity (80): The article maintains a neutral tone but emphasizes the negative perception of Mijič and his potential resignation, which could be seen as subtly supporting the opposition stance. There is no clear bias, but the framing leans toward the controversy.
Žurnal24IndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 805 days ago
The article presents the results of a recent民意调查 conducted by Mediana for POP TV, showing the current standings of political parties ahead of potential elections in Slovenia. The SDS leads with 22.9% support, followed by Gibanje Svoboda at 20.5%, and the coalition of NSi, SLS, and Fokusa Marka Lotriča at 8.7%. The ruling government led by Janez Janša has lost some support, with only 36.8% backing it. The survey also asks voters whether MP Boris Mijič should resign due to alleged misconduct, with 57.8% believing he should step down. Additionally, opinions are gathered on the effectiveness of the specialized prosecution unit Skok in fighting corruption. The article notes that Prime Minister Pirc Musar remains the most popular politician, while Stevanović has fallen in popularity.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a poll without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It reports on the standings of various political parties, voter opinions on specific politicians, and assessments of governmental decisions, maintaining a balanced presentation of the findings. No
Why factuality (85): This article again reports on the Mediane poll, confirming the same statistics and public opinion trends. It aligns with the other articles in both content and structure, ensuring consistency across sources.
Why objectivity (80): The article presents the information objectively but focuses more on the implications of Mijič's potential resignation, possibly suggesting a narrative that supports the call for his resignation. While not overtly biased, the emphasis may imply a leaning perspective.
ReporterIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 805 days ago
The article presents the results of a recent opinion poll conducted in Slovenia, highlighting voter preferences among political parties and opinions on specific political issues. The Slovenian Social Democratic Party (SDS) leads with 22.9% support, followed by the Freedom Movement at 20.5%, and the coalition of NSi, SLS, and Fokusa Marka Lotriča at 8.7%. Other parties include Levica (7%), SD (6.9%), Democrats Anže Logar (4.8%), Resnica (3.5%), and SNS (2.1%). Nearly 10% of respondents were undecided, while 6.2% said they would not vote for any party. Regarding the potential resignation of MP Boris Mijič due to alleged misconduct, 57.8% believe he should definitely resign, 18.1% think he probably should, 5.1% think he probably shouldn't, and 5% definitely shouldn't. Additionally, 14% did not know who Mijič was. The article also covers opinions on the government’s decision to prevent Tanja Fajon’s nomination as EU representative for Sahel, with 19.1% supporting it, 9.5% more strongly supporting, 14.8% more strongly opposing, and 34.6% not supporting at all. Lastly, there is a question about the effectiveness of the specialized prosecution unit Skok in fighting corruption, with mixed
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from an opinion poll without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It reports on voter preferences and public opinion on various political figures and decisions without using emotionally charged language or showing clear ideological bias. The framing is,
Why factuality (85): The article presents survey results from June, comparing them to previous data from June. It accurately reports percentages of support for various parties and provides details on voter intentions regarding Boris Mijič's potential resignation. The information aligns with typical reporting standards f
Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral, presenting statistical data without overt bias. However, there is a slight emphasis on the question of Mijič's resignation, which may subtly frame the narrative around this issue rather than maintaining strict neutrality.
MladinaIndependentProgressiveFactual 85Objective 806 days ago
The latest民意调查 by Mediana for POP TV reveals declining support for Prime Minister Janez Janša’s government, with only 36.8% of respondents backing it. SDS remains the most supported party at 22.9%, followed by Gibanje Svoboda at 20.5%. The opposition, led by the current government, faces resistance, with over 46% of respondents opposing the ruling coalition. A significant portion of voters believe that MP Boris Mijič of the Resnica party should resign due to alleged misconduct, with 57.8% stating he 'definitely' should step down. Additionally, there is skepticism toward the government’s decision to block Tanja Fajon’s nomination as EU representative for the Sahel region.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the decline in government support as a growing trend against the current administration, emphasizing the low approval ratings and calls for resignation of a specific politician. It highlights the opposition's stance and presents the majority opinion against the government, which倾向
Why factuality (85): This article also references the same Mediane poll and presents the same data points regarding party support and public opinion. It includes additional information about Zoran Stevanović's poor rating, which is corroborated by other sources. The factual content matches the cross-source consensus.
Why objectivity (80): While the article provides factual reporting, it frames the discussion around Zoran Stevanović's ratings more prominently, potentially giving more weight to this aspect compared to others. This subtle focus might suggest a minor editorial tilt.
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