Govt to Tweak Austerity Measures After Talks with Unions

Ljubljana, 29 September - The outgoing government agreed at its weekly session on Thursday on extending the validity of the austerity act to 2012, but will not send it to parliament before it is negotiated with social partners, Finance Minister Franc Krizanic told the press.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (left) and Finance Ministry State Secretary Mateja Vranicar talking to press after a cabinet meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (left) and Finance Ministry State Secretary Mateja Vranicar talking to press after a cabinet meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic talking to press after a cabinet meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic talking to press after a cabinet meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic talking to press after a cabinet meeting. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic talking to press after a cabinet meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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