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Slovenia

Republic of Slovenia

Civil lawUnitary parliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Ljubljana
Population
2,120,000
Languages
Slovene
Currency
EUR
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Slovenia · Rights

Rights in Slovenia

What the atlas records on rights in Slovenia, checked against the primary sources cited below.

Rights

The 1991 Constitution, a dominant National Assembly and a powerful Constitutional Court

Reviewed· 2026-08-02

Slovenia is a parliamentary republic under the 1991 Constitution. The National Assembly legislates with an advisory National Council able to impose a suspensive veto, and the Constitutional Court is an unusually active guardian of rights.

Key rules

  • The Constitutional Court reviews the constitutionality of laws and can suspend their implementation.
  • Individuals may lodge a constitutional complaint after exhausting other remedies.
  • The National Council may require the National Assembly to vote again on an adopted law.

Governing law

  • Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia (1991)

In practice

Referendums have repeatedly shaped Slovenian legislation, though the Constitution now excludes certain subjects from popular vote.

Sources

Rights

Directly enforceable constitutional rights and a constitutional complaint

Reviewed· 2026-08-02

Chapter II of the Constitution guarantees extensive human rights that are directly enforceable before the courts. The Constitutional Court hears individual complaints, and the Human Rights Ombudsman supervises public authorities.

Key rules

  • Human rights and fundamental freedoms are exercised directly on the basis of the Constitution.
  • Rights may be limited only by the rights of others and where the Constitution so provides.
  • The Ombudsman may bring a request for constitutional review of legislation.

Governing law

  • Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia, Chapter II (1991)
  • European Convention on Human Rights

In practice

Slovenia's Constitutional Court applies a structured proportionality test that closely mirrors German constitutional method.

Sources

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