Coalition Starts Debate on Pensions

Ljubljana, 16 September - The coalition on Wednesday opened a debate on the government proposal to freeze pensions as part of austerity measures in the recession. The coalition Pensioners' Party (DeSUS), which initiated the debate, strongly opposes the move and will not give in, as its leader Karel Erjavec said.

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The coalition meets to debate pensions.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Prime Minister Borut Kresal arrives at the meeting of coalition party leaders.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Head of Zares Gregor Golobic arrives at the meeting of coalition party leaders.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Head of the Liberal Democrats (LSD) Katarina Kresal arrives at the meeting of coalition party leaders.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Head of the Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) Karl Erjavec arrives at the meeting of coalition party leaders.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Sept 16, 2009, 18:46 mab/kk/tz/ep