Jansa Welcomes Government's Referendum Flop, Still Concerned

Ljubljana, 5 June - Opposition leader Janez Jansa welcomed the rejection of all three government motions in Sunday's referenda, noting however that it was not time to celebrate, but to be concerned. According to Jansa, the government has obviously failed to understand the message from the people.

Ljubljana Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Opposition Democrats (SDS) leader Janez Jansa addresses press following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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