No Agreement on Pension Freeze

Ljubljana, 26 September - Yet another government meeting discussing the 2010 and 2011 budgets ended without an agreement on pension freeze planned by the government, but objected by coalition Pensioners' Party (DeSUS). The government will continue the talks in its Tuesday budget session.

Ljubljana Economic Minister Matej Lahovnik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Economic Minister Matej Lahovnik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Gregor Golobic arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Gregor Golobic arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana DeSUS deputies Vasja Klavora (left) and Franc Znidarsic (right) arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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DeSUS deputies Vasja Klavora (left) and Franc Znidarsic (right) arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana DeSUS president Karl Erjavec talking to the press as he arrives at Saturday's government meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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DeSUS president Karl Erjavec talking to the press as he arrives at Saturday's government meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Agriculture Minister Milan Pogacnik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Financial Minister Franc Krizanic arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Financial Minister Franc Krizanic arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana DeSUS president Karl Erjavec arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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DeSUS president Karl Erjavec arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana DeSUS deputy group leader Franc Znidarsic talking to the press as he arrives at Saturday's government meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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DeSUS deputy group leader Franc Znidarsic talking to the press as he arrives at Saturday's government meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Economic Minister Matej Lahovnik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Economic Minister Matej Lahovnik arriving at Saturday's government meeting to discuss 2010 and 2011 budgets.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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