Conservative Anze Logar won the first round of Slovenia’s presidential election, setting up a runoff after failing to win a majority in his bid to become the country’s first right-wing head of state.
With Russia’s war in Ukraine roiling Europe’s economy and providing populists an opportunity to steer voters toward euroskeptic positions, Logar — a political ally of nationalist former Prime Minister Janez Jansa — faces an uphill battle in the second round on Nov. 13.
Logar, of the Slovenian Democratic Party, secured about 34% support on Sunday with more than 99% of votes counted. Natasa Pirc Musar, a one-time information watchdog and lawyer, advanced to the two-person runoff with a 27% showing.
