Lawmakers Fail to Vote on Totalitarianism Declaration

Ljubljana, 20 October - In the face of obstruction by two opposition parties, the National Assembly failed to vote on Tuesday on a declaration saying it had become acquainted with the Resolution of the European Parliament on European Conscience and Totalitarianism. The Democrats (SDS) and People's Party (SLS) want parliament to back the resolution.

Ljubljana The National Assembly convening its October session. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly convening its October session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Franc Bogovic (left) of the opposition People's Party (SLS) and Anton Urh of the coalition Pensioner's Party (DeSUS) at the October session of the National Assembly. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Franc Bogovic (left) of the opposition People's Party (SLS) and Anton Urh of the coalition Pensioner's Party (DeSUS) at the October session of the National Assembly.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Vili Rezman of the coalition Pensioner's Party (DeSUS) speaks at the October session of the National Assembly. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Vili Rezman of the coalition Pensioner's Party (DeSUS) speaks at the October session of the National Assembly.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly convening its October session. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly convening its October session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Anton Anderlic of the coalition Liberal Democrats (LDS) at the October session of the National Assembly. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Anton Anderlic of the coalition Liberal Democrats (LDS) at the October session of the National Assembly.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly convening its October session. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly convening its October session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly convening its October session. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly convening its October session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Parliament Speaker Pavel Gantar at the October session of the National Assembly. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament Speaker Pavel Gantar at the October session of the National Assembly.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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