Slovenia has a multi-party system, with several political parties representing a range of ideologies. The main parties include the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), which is center-right, and the Social Democrats (SD), a center-left party. Other notable parties are the Left, which focuses on progressive policies, and the Modern Centre Party (SMC), a centrist party that emerged in recent years. Elections in Slovenia are held every four years, and the political landscape can shift significantly between elections. Coalition governments are common, as no single party usually gains an outright majority. This dynamic encourages collaboration among parties to form stable governing coalitions.