Slovenia has decided! Klemen will represent the country at Eurovision 2025 in Basel next May, and they are ready to bring pure emotion to the big stage with their song, which poses a deep question: “How Much Time Do We Have Left?”
Slovenia’s national selection, EMA, had a clear winner this year—Klemen. In the first round, two artists advanced to the Superfinal. The jury’s top pick was Klemen with 51 points, narrowly ahead of July Jones with 50 points.
The Superfinal was decided solely by the televote, where Klemen secured 8,895 votes—double that of his competitor.
Slovenia has never won Eurovision before, and they are ready for a fresh attempt this year!
Slovenia at Eurovision 2025: 10 Facts about Klemen
1. He is from Brežice
Klemen Slakonja was born on June 3, 1985, in Brežice, a small town in Slovenia near the border with Croatia. He began his career at Radio Energy, a radio station in the town of Krško, which is close to his hometown.
2. He is married with a famous Slovenian actress
Klemen Slakonja married renowned Slovenian actress Mojca Fatur in 2011. She is known for her roles in Four Things I Wanted to Do With You (2015), Gravehopping (2005), and Idle Running (1999). Together, they have two children.
3. His Eurovision song is about his wife
“How Much Time Do We Have Left” is an open letter to Klemen Slakonja’s wife. The song reflects on the period when Mojca was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of cancer. It expresses the fear of losing her while also celebrating her strength and resilience in overcoming the illness.
4. Radio Ga Ga changed his life
After hosting events in and near his hometown of Brežice, Klemen Slakonja was invited in 2007 by Slovenian radio icon Sašo Hribar to join Radio Ga Ga, the first channel of the National Slovenian Radio. Sašo was impressed by Klemen’s parodies and encouraged him to use his sarcasm to mock and impersonate Slovenian politicians and celebrities. This opportunity became a breakthrough moment in his career. That same year, he made his first TV appearance on RTS’s show Hri-bar, also hosted by Sašo Hribar, where he parodied Slovenian singers. This led to him becoming part of the RTS hosting team.
5. He is an outstanding impersonator
Klemen Slakonja began his career as an impersonator during his second year of high school, performing at various local events without knowing where it would lead him. Radio Ga Ga and Hri-bar were just the beginning—he went on to impersonate hundreds of public figures from Slovenia and beyond.
He showcased his talent in interval acts for Misija Eurovizija and EMA, Slovenia’s national selections for Eurovision. In 2013, he continued with his own comedy shows, Zadetek v petek and Je bella cesta. However, his global recognition came with TheMockingbirdMan project, which went viral online, featuring his impersonations and satirical takes on world leaders.
6. He hosted EMA
Before competing in EMA this year as a contestant, Klemen Slakonja was a host of the contest in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2020. The Slovenian audience loved him as a host, as well as for his creative interval acts. One of the most memorable moments came in 2011 when he performed a mashup featuring all 16 former Slovenian Eurovision participants at the time. Also in 2020 he impersonated former EMA winners.
7. His debut album is on the way
Besides parodies, Klemen Slakonja has recently been focusing on music, with his EMA victory marking the beginning of what could be a successful musical career. He has already recorded his debut album in London, which is set to be released this year. The album will feature ten tracks where Klemen expresses his own emotions, stepping away from impersonations and showcasing his true artistic voice.
8. He had his debut as an actor
In 2009, Klemen Slakonja made his film debut as an actor, portraying the role of Vid in the Slovenian movie Osebna prtljaga (Personal Baggage).
9. He made a video where he impersonates former Eurovision winners
After his EMA victory, Klemen Slakonja released a video in which he hilariously impersonates all the Eurovision winners from 2000 to the present. The video features a funny plot twist, where Nemo, the most recent winner, hands the trophy to Klemen—suggesting, in a playful way, that he will be the next Eurovision champion in 2025.
10. His studies were based on theater and televisions
If you’re wondering what Klemen studied to build such a prolific career as a host, musician, actor, and impersonator, here’s the answer: He studied at the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film, and Television in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Come back for more exciting stories and facts about Klemen as national final season continues and we head towards pre-parties and Basel 2025 itself.
I think there’s a typo in this article. It says Latvia 2024
Actually noticing a lot of typos in this article and it appears to be unedited and unfinished
Also fact: he’s so arrogant and full of himself, he won’t do anything at Eurovision.
He’ll sing, no?
Fact #11: His song for Eurovision sucks.