Slovenia’s intelligence services have “unequivocally confirmed” foreign interference in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday, the government announced, citing findings presented by the national security authorities.
In a statement released after a session of the National Security Council, the government said that the Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency (SOVA) had outlined specific activities carried out by a foreign para-intelligence network, including contacts with actors in Slovenia.
Authorities added that evidence gathered both domestically and internationally has already been handed over to law enforcement institutions, including prosecutors and the police. However, officials did not disclose which foreign entity or agency was involved.
Tight election outcome and growing concerns
The elections concluded without a clear winner. With more than 99% of votes counted, the Freedom Movement, led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, secured 29 of 90 parliamentary seats, narrowly ahead of the opposition Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), which won 28 seats.
During the campaign, several controversial videos surfaced, allegedly showing secretly recorded conversations involving government officials discussing political connections. A group of activists and journalists claimed the footage was leaked deliberately to influence voters. Slovenian authorities have since opened an investigation into the matter.
Further allegations suggest that intelligence findings link members of the SDS with a foreign private intelligence firm in connection with the videos. SDS leader Janez Janša acknowledged having contact with an adviser connected to the Israeli private intelligence company Black Cube but denied any wrongdoing.
Foreign operatives and investigation details
State Secretary for National and International Security Vojko Volk stated last week that representatives of Black Cube had visited Slovenia multiple times in recent months, including trips to Ljubljana, near the headquarters of the SDS party.
Prime Minister Golob has called on the European Union to launch a broader investigation into the allegations.
In response, Black Cube said it operates as a global intelligence firm providing services related to litigation support, arbitration, and investigations into white-collar crime. The company emphasized that it seeks legal guidance in every jurisdiction in which it operates to ensure compliance with local laws.
“Corruption harms economies and undermines legitimate business activity. Black Cube will continue to expose fraud, corruption, and misuse of funds worldwide, as it has consistently done over the past 15 years,” the company said in a statement.
The government also revealed that SOVA director Joško Kadivnik had presented a detailed report covering events from December 10–11, 2025, including material evidence linking three representatives of the private intelligence firm to visits near SDS headquarters in Ljubljana.
According to the report, these activities point to coordinated counterintelligence operations targeting Slovenia, reinforcing concerns about organized foreign interference in the country’s democratic process.
