Janez Janša is a Slovenian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Slovenia multiple times, with his most recent term beginning in March 2020. He is a member of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and has been influential in shaping Slovenia's political landscape since the country gained independence in 1991. Janša has a background in military and political leadership, having been involved in the Slovenian War of Independence. His tenure has been marked by various controversies, including his approach to media freedom and governance, which have sparked debates within Slovenia and the broader European Union.