IMF Sees Most Govt Anti-Crisis Measures as Appropriate

Ljubljana, 11 March - A mission of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) concluded its ten-day visit to Slovenia on Wednesday by assessing that most fiscal measures adopted by the government in response to the crisis were appropriate. The aging population meanwhile remains the key long-term challenge for Slovenia, the IMF believes.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (left) and Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (left) and
Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (far left) with mission of International Monetary visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (far left) with mission of International Monetary visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Antonio Spilimbergo, the Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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