
Peter Dermol
Profile
Peter Dermol is a Slovenian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Velenje and a state councilor in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia. Born in 1978, he has spent his entire life in Velenje and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maribor. Before his election as mayor in 2020, he worked in the energy sector and served as a deputy mayor and city councilor. Dermol is known for his focus on the city's sustainable transition, particularly the restructuring of the region following the planned phase-out of coal production. He is an active advocate for climate-neutral urban development and represents Velenje in various European municipal initiatives.
Details
- Born
- 1978-01-26 · 48 years old
- Birth place
- Velenje, Slovenia
- Education
- University of Maribor (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
- Career
- Electrical engineer, Director of Termolektrarna Šoštanj, d.o.o.

