Minister Says He Will not Yield to Judges' Demands

Ljubljana, 3 April - Responding to the announcement of the Slovenian Judges Association to stage a token strike next week, Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant said on Thursday he had not intention of giving in to their demands. In his opinion the strike is not justified and in violation of the judicial service act.

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant speaking to the press after the cabinet's session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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