France Bučar

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France Bučar (2 February 1923 – 21 October 2015) was a Slovenian politician, lawyer, and writer. He is best known for his role in the Slovenian independence movement and as one of the key figures in the drafting of the Constitution of Slovenia.

Early Life and Education

France Bučar was born in Bohinjska Bistrica, a small town in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (now Slovenia). He studied law at the University of Ljubljana, where he later became a professor.

Political Career

Bučar's political career began in the late 1980s, during the period of political liberalization in Yugoslavia. He was a prominent member of the Slovenian Democratic Union (SDZ), a political party that played a crucial role in the Slovenian Spring, a series of political and social movements that led to Slovenia's independence.

Role in Slovenian Independence

France Bučar was a key figure in the Slovenian independence movement. He was elected as the first President of the Slovenian National Assembly in 1990. In this role, he was instrumental in the drafting and adoption of the Constitution of Slovenia, which was ratified on 23 December 1991.

Academic Career

In addition to his political work, Bučar was a respected academic. He taught at the University of Ljubljana and authored several books and articles on law, politics, and history. His academic work focused on the legal and political systems of Yugoslavia and the process of democratization in Eastern Europe.

Later Life and Legacy

After retiring from active politics, Bučar continued to be an influential public intellectual in Slovenia. He remained active in public debates and wrote extensively on political and social issues. France Bučar passed away on 21 October 2015 in Ljubljana.

Selected Works

• Slovenia: A European Nation (1992)
• The Path to Independence (1995)
• Democracy and the Rule of Law (2000)

See Also

• Slovenian Spring
• Constitution of Slovenia
• Slovenian Democratic Union
• Slovenian National Assembly