Almunia, Bajuk Optimistic About Slovenia's Euro Future

Ljubljana, 15 January - European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia told the press in Ljubljana on Monday that Slovenia could now reap the rewards of the euro, but would also have to address the main challenges that lie ahead. Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk meanwhile highlighted the pension system as the toughest challenge facing Slovenia.

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia (left) and Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk at a joint news conference.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Joaquin Almunia speaking to the press at a news conference, held together with Slovenian Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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