The Programs of the Major Slovenian Political Parties and Coalitions

Ljubljana, 5 December - DEMOCRATS - THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY - (DS) - President: Mr. Igor Bavčar. The Party's slogan: "The difference is obvious!". Several prominent party members played a decisive Tole during the 1991 invasion of Slovenia by the Yugoslav Army, which began after Slovenia's declaration of independence. Included among these members are Igor Bavčar, currently the [nterior Minister; Dimitrij Rupel, currently the Foreign Minister; and Jelko Kacin, currently :he Minister of Information and a presidential candidate. The party maintains that its members have the skills and capabilities needed for the successful management of the economy and country.