Tuerk Endorses Potocnik for Another Term as Commissioner

Ljubljana, 17 March - President Danilo Tuerk endorsed Janez Potocnik for another term as Slovenia's European commissioner on Tuesday, saying it would be very good for Slovenia if he remained in the European Commission beyond the June Euro elections and if he got a portfolio that would not only help the EU, but also Slovenia's reputation.

Ljubljana European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) received by President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) received by President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) at a meeting with President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) at a meeting with President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) received by President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) received by President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik on the sidelines of a meeting with President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik on the sidelines of a meeting with President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) received by President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik (left) received by President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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