Jansa Refuses to Concede, Will Wait for Final Result

Ljubljana, 21 September - Janez Jansa, the leader of the ruling Slovenian Democrats (SDS), did not concede electoral defeat on Sunday, saying that the gap to the Social Democrats (SDS) is too narrow and the balance could still change by mail-in ballots and the diaspora vote.

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister and SDS leader Janez Jansa addressing the press at the general election 2008 press centre.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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