Teacher and City Councilor Babnik to Enter Parliament

Maruša Babnik, a primary school teacher and Ljubljana city councilor for the SDS party, is set to enter the Slovenian National Assembly as a replacement for Janez Janša. Janša's parliamentary seat became vacant after his election as prime minister.

Babnik, born in 1977, brings a background distinct from traditional politics. After studying primary education at the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Education, she spent many years teaching in Sostro. Currently, she serves as an assistant director at the Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Ljubljana, also teaching mathematics and Slovene.

In her role as a city councilor, Babnik has championed issues concerning the development of suburban districts, education, preschool care, community life, and the role of local communities. She has also commented on the CO channel and is described as a recreational athlete, a lover of cultural heritage, a proponent of traditional family values, and an admirer of the Slovene language. Her personal philosophy is encapsulated by an Einstein quote: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

Legally, Babnik can likely retain her position as a city councilor while serving in parliament, as Slovenian law prohibits holding both a parliamentary seat and the office of mayor or deputy mayor, but not that of a municipal or city councilor.

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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.