Minister Gjerkes Resigns after Being Caught Drunk Driving

Ljubljana, 21 December - Henrik Gjerkes resigned on Tuesday as local government and regional development minister, deciding for the step after being caught drunk driving on Monday night.

Ljubljana Henrik Gjerkes and Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) president Karl Erjavec (right) address the press as Gjerkes resigns as local government and regional development minister. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Henrik Gjerkes and Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) president Karl Erjavec (right) address the press as Gjerkes resigns as local government and regional development minister.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Henrik Gjerkes addresses the press as he resigns as local government and regional development minister. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Henrik Gjerkes addresses the press as he resigns as local government and regional development minister.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Henrik Gjerkes and Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) president Karl Erjavec (right) address the press as Gjerkes resigns as local government and regional development minister. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Henrik Gjerkes and Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) president Karl Erjavec (right) address the press as Gjerkes resigns as local government and regional development minister.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Henrik Gjerkes addresses the press as he resigns as local government and regional development minister. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Henrik Gjerkes addresses the press as he resigns as local government and regional development minister.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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