Radic Appointed New Economy Minister

Ljubljana, 16 July - Darja Radic, a 44-year-old economist who has so far served as Economy Ministry state secretary, is Slovenia's new economy minister. She was appointed by 47 votes to 9 in parliament on Friday after the previous minister, Matej Lahovnik, resigned last week over differences with his party boss, Zares leader Gregor Golobic.

Ljubljana
Parliament appoints Darja Radic (pictured) the new economy minister.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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