Govt Moves to Provide State Loans to Banks

Ljubljana, 10 December - The government drafted on Wednesday a proposal for an executive act that paves the way for state loans to banks in need of cash because of the financial crisis. The proposal, which will now wander to parliament before a final version is adopted by the cabinet, comes on top of a EUR 12bn state guarantees scheme for interbank loans.

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Finance Minister Franc Krizanic talks to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Primer Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Finance Minister Franc Krizanic address the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Primer Minister Borut Pahor addresses the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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