Culture Minister Says Motion Against Him Vague and Flimsy

Ljubljana, 29 November - Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti addressed the chamber on Wednesday, rejecting the reproaches contained in the motion to oust him as "vague, misleading and unconvincing". He moreover rebuffed the criticism made by the opposition Liberal Democrats (LDS) as a result of a "different approach towards cultural policy".

Ljubljana Majda Sirca of the opposition Liberal Democrats (LDS) presents the party's motion against Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti in parliament. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Majda Sirca of the opposition Liberal Democrats (LDS) presents the party's motion against Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti in parliament.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Majda Sirca of the opposition Liberal Democrats (LDS) presents the party's motion against Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti in parliament. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Majda Sirca of the opposition Liberal Democrats (LDS) presents the party's motion against Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti in parliament.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti addresses parliament during the debate on a motion to oust him. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti addresses parliament during the debate on a motion to oust him.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti addresses parliament during the debate on a motion to oust him. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Culture Minister Vasko Simoniti addresses parliament during the debate on a motion to oust him.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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