A poll commissioned by the newspaper Dnevnik suggests that Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković could win another term in the office in the first round of local elections scheduled for 18 November.

In the run-up to every local election in Slovenia, dozens if not hundreds of new roads, sewage systems, schools and playgrounds are being launched, just in time to showcase the achievements of mayors seeking re-election. While these ceremonies have become part of national folklore, they also appear to be a significant driver of economic growth.