PM Defends Easing of Restrictions on Troop Deployment

Ljubljana, 13 February - Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Tuesday defended the decision to lift restrictions on the deployment of a 600-strong battalion to the NATO-led mission in Kosovo, where Slovenian troops will have fewer "national caveats" and may be asked to use force in case of civil unrest.

Ljubljana, government HQ Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, government HQ
Prime Minister Janez Jansa addressing the press on topical issues, including relations with Croatia and the appointment of a new central bank governor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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