Slovenia Not Mulling Closing Labour Market to EU Newcomers

Ljubljana, 16 November - Slovenia is not considering closing its labour market to workers from Bulgaria and Romania once these countries join the EU in 2007. "On the contrary, Slovenia is making efforts to convince the EU countries which have restricted the flow of labour to lift or curb the restrictions," Prime Minister Janez Jansa told the press on Thursday.

Ljubljana, government palace Prime Minister Janez Jansa comments on topical political issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government palace
Prime Minister Janez Jansa comments on topical political issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government palace Prime Minister Janez Jansa comments on topical political issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government palace
Prime Minister Janez Jansa comments on topical political issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government palace Prime Minister Janez Jansa comments on topical political issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government palace
Prime Minister Janez Jansa comments on topical political issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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