Tina Gaber explains why she still supports Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković

Tina Gaber has spoken out about her long-standing positive impression of Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković, explaining why she plans to support him again. In a lengthy statement, she described several encounters that, she says, shaped her view of him over the years. Her remarks have drawn attention, with some people agreeing and others taking a different view. Gaber said she first met Janković when she was young and spending time in central Ljubljana with a friend. The two were riding a scooter when, according to her account, Janković politely told them they would have to continue on foot. She recalled that brief exchange as the moment he made a lasting impression on her and said his friendly manner won her over. She also described how he treated her after she became Robert Golob’s partner. Gaber said Janković welcomed her into his circle and did not make her feel that she did not belong. She added that when other people targeted her, he had defended her publicly on more than one occasion. In explaining her support, Gaber pointed to what she sees as Janković’s openness and accessibility, as well as his way of dealing with residents. She said he makes time to meet citizens, tries to help them with problems and knows the people of Ljubljana. She also praised the city’s upkeep and safety, describing Ljubljana as the best city in the world. Her endorsement has prompted discussion because, as the article notes, not everyone shares her assessment. Gaber’s response was that differing opinions do not change how she feels. Her account presents her support as rooted in personal memories and her own experience of Janković, rather than in a single political argument.