President of Slovenia
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The President of Slovenia (Slovenian: Predsednik Slovenije) is the head of state of Slovenia. This position exists since 1974, the current form being introduced in 1991.
Introduced with the constitutional amendments of 1974, the title was initially called President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia (Slovenian: Predsednik Predsedstva Socialistične republike Slovenije).
With the new Constitution of 1991, this position was abolished and a new position of President of the Republic of Slovenia (Slovenian: Predsednik Republike Slovenije) was formally established. The first presidential elections were held in 1992.
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[edit] President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia (1974-1991)
Between 1974 and 1992, the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia provided for a collective Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia. The Presidency was headed by a President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia. This position was effectively abolished with independence, while being formally abolished on December 23, 1991, when the National Assembly passed a new constitution.
[edit] List of Presidents of the Presidency of SR Slovenia
| Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party | |
| 1 | Sergej Kraigher | 1974 | 1979 | League of Communists of Slovenia |
| 2 | Viktor Avbelj-Rudi | 1979 | 1982 | League of Communists of Slovenia |
| 3 | France Popit | 1982 | 1988 | League of Communists of Slovenia |
| 4 | Janez Stanovnik | 1988 | 1990 | League of Communists of Slovenia |
| 5 | Milan Kučan | 1990 | 1991 | United List of Social Democrats |
[edit] President of Slovenia (1991)
The function of President of the Republic of Slovenia was established on December 23, 1991, when the National Assembly of Slovenia passed a new constitution as a result of independence from Yugoslavia.
Although entrusted with limited power by the constitution, in practice the position is mostly ceremonial. Among other things the President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Slovenian Armed Forces. The President of Slovenia is directly elected by universal adult suffrage once every five years. Any Slovenian citizen can run for President, but can hold only two consecutive terms in office.
[edit] List of Presidents of the Republic of Slovenia
| Name | Took Office | Left Office | |
| 1 | Milan Kučan, interim | December 23, 1991 | 1992 |
| Milan Kučan, 1st term | 1992 | 1997 | |
| Milan Kučan, 2nd term | 1997 | December 22, 2002 | |
| 2 | Janez Drnovšek | December 22, 2002 | Incumbent |
