Coalition Files Motion for Referendum on Arbitration Deal

Ljubljana, 10 November - A group of coalition deputies on Monday requested the parliament to call a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia. The deputies told the press on Tuesday that the coalition was unanimous in that the referendum was needed and convinced that people would back the agreement.

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition People's Party (SLS), Radovan Zerjav, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Coalition deputies presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition Democrats (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition People's Party (SLS), Radovan Zerjav, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition People's Party (SLS), Radovan Zerjav, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition People's Party (SLS), Radovan Zerjav, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition People's Party (SLS), Radovan Zerjav, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the opposition People's Party (SLS), Radovan Zerjav, speaks to the press about the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Bojan Kontic of the Social Democrats (SD) presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Franc Znidarsic of the Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Bojan Kontic (left) of the Social Democrats (SD), Franco Jury of Zares (centre) and Franc Znidarsic of the Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Coalition deputies presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Coalition deputies presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Social Democrats (SD) deputies Miran Potrc (left) and Bojan Kontic presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The head of the Liberal Democrats (LDS) deputy group Borut Sajovic presenting to the press the coalition's motion for a consultative referendum on the arbitration agreement with Croatia.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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