Straža Party
Straža Party – Catholic National Party Stranka Straža – Katoliška narodna stranka | |
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| Abbreviation | Straža; KNS |
| President | Alen Koman |
| Deputy President | Matija Vidmar |
| General Secretary | Jernej Remic Primož Kranjc |
| Founded | 21 January 2026 |
| Headquarters | Zgornje Jezersko 56, Jezersko |
| Newspaper | Stražarski vestnik |
| Membership (July 2026) | 73[1] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Colours | Gold Blue White |
| Slogan | Bog. Družina. Domovina. ('God. Family. Homeland.') |
| National Assembly | 0 / 90 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 9 |
| Mayors | 0 / 212 |
| Municipal council | 0 / 2,750 |
| Website | |
| strazar | |
Straža Party – Catholic National Party (Slovene: Stranka Straža – Katoliška narodna stranka, lit. 'The Guard'; KNS) is a nationalist political party in Slovenia led by Alen Koman.[2] Founded in 2026, it is known for its hard Catholicism, Euroscepticism and opposition to Slovenia's membership in NATO.[3]
History
[edit]Background
[edit]Alen Koman founded the platform Scutum Fidei in February 2020, which he described as a "lay apostolate for Catholic tradition in Slovenia." Through various podcasts on its YouTube channel, he presented and commented on topics related to Christianity.[4][5]
With the aim of political engagement, he joined Dejan Kaloh in January 2025 in the establishment of a new sovereigntist party and participated in drafting its program.[6] At the end of February 2025, he announced that he would not continue the cooperation due to disagreements over the party's policy on abortion.[7]
In June, the then MP Kaloh went on to establish the party Suvereni, while Koman soon after announced the formation of a new political party, Straža.[8][9]
Founding
[edit]The founding meeting took place on 21 January 2026, when the party officially announced that it had collected the required 200 signatures of support.[10][11]
The party did not contest the 2026 Slovenian parliamentary election.[12]
Ideology and positions
[edit]Straža describes itself as a Catholic nationalist and sovereigntist political party grounded in the principles of “God, Family, Homeland”.[13] Its programme combines elements of Catholic traditionalism, Slovenian nationalism, social conservatism, and economic interventionism.[14]
Catholicism and traditional values
[edit]Catholicism forms the central ideological pillar of the party. The party advocates the preservation of Christian cultural heritage and supports a greater role for Catholic moral values in public life.[15]
The party emphasizes traditional family structures, pro-natalist policies, and parental authority in education. Its programme includes proposals such as a “family wage”, tax benefits for large families, and the promotion of Catholic values in schools.[14]
Nationalism and sovereigntism
[edit]Nationalism and national sovereignty constitute major components of the party’s platform. The party stresses the protection of Slovenian identity, language, and cultural heritage, while advocating stronger border controls and a more assertive national defense policy.[14]
Its rhetoric frequently frames demographic decline and migration as threats to the long-term survival of the Slovenian nation.[14]
European Union and foreign policy
[edit]The party is generally described as Eurosceptic and sovereigntist. It criticizes the transfer of political authority to supranational institutions and advocates stronger national control over domestic affairs.[13]
The programme also calls for the strengthening of the Slovenian Armed Forces, mandatory military service at the age of 18, and stricter border protection policies.[14]
Social issues
[edit]On social issues, the party holds socially conservative positions. It opposes abortion and promotes traditional understandings of family and gender roles.[14]
The party additionally advocates stronger parental influence over educational curricula and supports homeschooling as a recognized alternative to public education.[14]
Economic policy
[edit]Economically, the party combines tax reduction proposals with selective state intervention. Its programme includes support for a unified 10% VAT rate, deregulation, and the reduction of bureaucracy.[14]
At the same time, it supports state-backed demographic measures, agricultural self-sufficiency, and increased public investment in defense and healthcare.[14]
Organisation
[edit]The party is led by a president. Since its foundation, this position has been held by Alen Koman.[15]
| Leader | Took office | Left office | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alen Koman (1988–) |
21 January 2026 | Incumbent | 199 days |
Membership
[edit]| 2026 | 73[1] |
Electoral results
[edit]The party hasn't taken place in any of the elections. Straža announced Alen Koman as their candidate for the 2027 Slovenian presidential election.[16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "O nas - Stranka Straža". strazar.si (in Slovenian). Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Leta 2026 volite radikalno desno stranko in poskrbite, da SLOVENCI OSTANEMO GOSPODARJI v naši deželi!". X.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Šef slovenske stranke, ki se ima za ščit prave katoliške vere, s pištolo v roki brani tradicionalne vrednote? (FOTO)". slovenskenovice.delo.si (in Slovenian). Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Scutum Fidei". YouTube.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Temne skrivnosti Vile Koman". Domovina.je (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Poslanski podkast - Alen Koman". YouTube.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Sodelovanja z Dejan Kaloh in Suvereni ne bo. Borimo se naprej! Za Ščit slovenstva!". X.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Dejan Kaloh ustanovil stranko Suvereni". RTVSLO.si (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Na poti je še ena nova stranka: Straža. Menda bo katoliška in narodna, ustanavlja jo pa Alen Koman iz Jezerskega". X.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Šef Stranke straža Alen Koman bi nevladnikom jemal denar, sam pa je od države prejel več kot 300.000 evrov". Metropolitan.si (in Slovenian). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Stranka Straža - Stranka JE! Začenja se BOJ!". X.com. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Slovenska politična stranka ob volitvah šokirala z nacističnim geslom, ki ga je uporabljala Hitlerjeva SS". Metropolitan.si (in Slovenian). 23 March 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Stranka Straža - Katoliška narodna stranka". strazar.si.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Program". strazar.si.
- 1 2 "O nas". strazar.si.
- ↑ https://x.com/StrankaStraza/status/2052639414895984850?s=20