Janša: We will only enter government if we have the 'firefighting equipment'

Janez Janša, the leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), has outlined a cautious approach to forming a new government, emphasizing the need for adequate resources and stability. Speaking to Planet TV, Janša stated that his party will only engage in government formation if they are confident they possess the "appropriate equipment to extinguish the fire," a metaphor for tackling the country's complex challenges. He stressed that they would not be part of a weak or ineffective government.

Janša indicated that the initial steps towards establishing a "rational government" are underway, with the confirmation of amendments to the Government Act, proposed by the SDS, clearing the path for further proceedings. However, he clarified that the process involves several stages: first, establishing the framework for a functional government, then defining the principles for a coalition agreement, followed by concrete policy content, and finally, the distribution of cabinet positions. He also mentioned plans to send coalition negotiation starting points to all parties that supported the government act, including the party Resni.ca.

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Ko greš gasit nek požar, moraš prej preveriti, ali imaš za to gašenje ustrezno opremo. Če bomo ugotovili, da jo imamo, potem se bomo v to spustili, če ne, pač ne

Reflecting on past governmental experiences, Janša drew a parallel to the "partnership for development" model previously employed by the SDS. He also addressed the current political climate, noting that while President Nataša Pirc Musar has concluded the initial mandate period without proposing a candidate, he believes she should have waited for the full 30-day period. Janša expressed his personal reservations about leading the country during challenging times, likening the situation to a judge calling off a football match after the first half. His emphasis remains on ensuring any future government is robust and capable of effective governance, prioritizing preparedness over haste.

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Ampak, to je tako, kot da sodnik po prvem polčasu nogometne tekme reče, da drugega ne bomo igrali, ker ne verjamem, da bo sprememba