PM Backtracks on Proposal to Curb Dissent in Coalition

Ljubljana, 1 February - Prime Minister Janez Jansa has backtracked on a proposal which would require coalition deputies to toe the coalition line in committee and plenary sessions of parliament, as well as in motions to oust a cabinet member.

Ljubljana, government HQ Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet to discuss topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet to discuss topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet at the behest of PM Janez Jansa (centre) to discuss topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet at the behest of PM Janez Jansa (centre) to discuss topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet to discuss topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet to discuss topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet to discuss topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Heads of coalition parties and deputy groups meet to discuss topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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