EU President Says Pension Reform Inevitable

Brdo pri Kranju, 3 June - Even if the pension reform is voted down in Sunday's referendum, it will bounce back on the agenda sooner or later, as Slovenia along with 22 other EU members has committed to adjusting its pension system to ensure sustainability of the social system and public finances, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Friday.

Brdo pri Kranju Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) holding talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) holding talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) holding talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) holding talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) holding talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) holding talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) welcomes European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) welcomes European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) welcomes European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) welcomes European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) welcomes European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) welcomes European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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