Grad Appointed New Constitutional Court Judge

Ljubljana, 2 February - Franc Grad was confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament on Friday, winning near unanimous support even though most parties were disappointed that President Janez Drnovsek had not consulted them prior to the nomination.

Ljubljana, National Assembly Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support. Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support.
Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support. Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support.
Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support. Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support.
Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support. Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support.
Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support. Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Franc Grad (pictured) is confirmed for a nine-year term on the Constitutional Court in a secret ballot in parliament, winning near unanimous support.
Photo: Danial Novakovic/STA

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