Minister Says Pension Bill Best Given Conditions, Unions Not Convinced

Ljubljana, 6 May - Labour Minister Ivan Svetlik has said that the government proposal for pension reform is the best "given the conditions". The trade unions and the coalition Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) meanwhile see the reform as an attempt of the government to exit the crisis at the expense of the citizens.

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik speaking to the press about the government proposal for pension reform.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik speaking to the press about the government proposal for pension reform.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik speaking to the press about the government proposal for pension reform.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik speaking to the press about the government proposal for pension reform.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik speaking to the press about the government proposal for pension reform.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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