Panel Debate Dominated by Arguments Against State Ownership of NLB

Ljubljana, 20 October - Finance Minister Franc Krizanic found little understanding in a panel debate on Wednesday for his view that it was paramount that the NLB bank remained independent, meaning controlled by Slovenia. Most participants of the debate organised by left-leaning Forum 21 suggested that state ownership is hampering operations at NLB.

Ljubljana Forum 21, a society set up by former President Milan Kucan, hosts debate on the role of banks in reviving the economy. Pictured: Milan Kucan. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Forum 21, a society set up by former President Milan Kucan, hosts debate on the role of banks in reviving the economy.
Pictured: Milan Kucan.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Forum 21, a society set up by former President Milan Kucan, hosts debate on the role of banks in reviving the economy. Pictured: Milan Kucan. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Forum 21, a society set up by former President Milan Kucan, hosts debate on the role of banks in reviving the economy.
Pictured: Milan Kucan.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Forum 21, a society set up by former President Milan Kucan, hosts debate on the role of banks in reviving the economy. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Forum 21, a society set up by former President Milan Kucan, hosts debate on the role of banks in reviving the economy.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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