2010 Budget Debate Raises Doubts About Investment Cuts

Ljubljana, 2 July - Opposition as well as some coalition MPs voiced concern over the planned investment cuts as parliament started to debate the supplementary budget for 2010 on Friday. Finance Minister Franc Krizanic on the other hand reiterated that Slovenia was sending a signal to the international community that it had its finances under control.

Ljubljana Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget. Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget.
Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget. Finance Minister Franc Krizanic. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget.
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget. Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget.
Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget. Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget.
Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget. Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget.
Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget. Finance Minister Franc Krizanic. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates the 2010 supplementary budget.
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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