Economy Minister Resigns After Zares Exit

Ljubljana, 8 July - Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik has tendered his resignation in the wake of his departure from the coalition Zares party. In a letter to Prime Minister Borut Pahor, he said that he could no longer work in the government alongside Zares leader and Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Gregor Golobic.

Ljubljana Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik's decision to quit as economy minister follows his exit from the coalition Zares. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik's decision to quit as economy minister follows his exit from the coalition Zares.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek

Ljubljana Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik's (right) decision to quit as economy minister follows his exit from the coalition Zares, led by Gregor Golobic (left). Photo: Tamino Petelinsek

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik's (right) decision to quit as economy minister follows his exit from the coalition Zares, led by Gregor Golobic (left).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek

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