Commission too Pessimistic about Slovenian Growth, Minister Says

Brussels, 8 May - Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk has labelled as too pessimistic the European Commission's projection that Slovenia's economy would expand by 4.3% in 2007. The Commission got it wrong and the number will stand at 4.7% at least, Bajuk said in Brussels on Tuesday.

Belgium, Brussels
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press after the meeting of EU finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press after the meeting of EU finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press after the meeting of EU finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press after the meeting of EU finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Belgium, Brussels
Finance Minister Andrej Bajuk speaking to the press after the meeting of EU finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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