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Igor Bavčar

Slovenian politician · Slovenia · On the map · Politicians · Born 1955 · age 70

Igor Bavčar is a Slovenian politician and manager. He rose to prominence during the Slovenian spring, when he served as chairman of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, the largest independent civil society movement in the Socialist Republic of Slovenia.

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A typical day, 30 days to 15 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 117 days, one point a day.

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Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia

About this person

He was the Slovenian Minister of Interior during the Slovenian war of independence in June 1991, and coordinated Slovenian defence forces together with the Minister of Defence Janez Janša. He remained one of the most influential political figures in Slovenia until 1992, and remained an important member of the political establishment until 2002, when he left politics to engage in the private sector.

Country
Slovenia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
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Dates
Born 1955 · age 70