Lawmakers Confirm Referendum on Provinces

Ljubljana, 22 May - The National Assembly confirmed on Thursday a decree for a referendum on establishing provinces in a 46-3 vote, following a walkout by opposition MPs who said the referendum was "a manipulation". The referendum will take place on 22 June, with voters asked whether they agree with the establishment of 13 provinces.

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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
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Government spokesperson Valentin Hajdinjak following the cabinet session.
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Government spokesperson Valentin Hajdinjak (left) and Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic (right) following the cabinet session.
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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant (right) and government spokesperson Valentin Hajdinjak (left) following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Public Administration Minister Gregor Virant (right) and government spokesperson Valentin Hajdinjak (left) following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Government spokesperson Valentin Hajdinjak (left) and Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic (right) following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Ministry State Secretary Tomaz Jersic following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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