European Parliament election, 2004 (Slovenia)
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The European Parliament election of 2004 in Slovenia was the election of MEP representing Slovenia constituency
for the 2004-2009 term of the European Parliament
. It was part of the wider 2004 European election
. The vote took place on June 13.
The biggest surprise was the victory of the New Slovenia Christian People's Party over the Liberal Democracy of Slovenia
and the defeat of the Slovene People's Party, which did not win a seat. The parties on the right of centre that form the opposition in the Slovenian national parliament won this election.
Slovenia (European Parliament constituency)
In European elections, Slovenia is a constituency of the European Parliament, currently represented by seven MEPs. It covers the member state of Slovenia.-Current MEPs:As of October 2007-2004:...
for the 2004-2009 term of the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
. It was part of the wider 2004 European election
European Parliament election, 2004
Elections to the European Parliament were held from 10 June 2004 to 13 June 2004 in the 25 member states of the European Union, using varying election days according to local custom...
. The vote took place on June 13.
The biggest surprise was the victory of the New Slovenia Christian People's Party over the Liberal Democracy of Slovenia
Liberal Democracy of Slovenia
Liberal Democracy of Slovenia is a liberal political party in Slovenia. It is led by Katarina Kresal and is a member of the Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party...
and the defeat of the Slovene People's Party, which did not win a seat. The parties on the right of centre that form the opposition in the Slovenian national parliament won this election.