Govt Adopts Austerity Bill Despite Union Opposition
Ljubljana, 6 October - The government adopted on Thursday an austerity bill freezing pensions, public sector wages and social transfers for 2012, setting it on a collision course with the unions, which have been demanding that the plan be shelved.
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Outgoing Justice Minister Ales Zalar talking to the press after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
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Outgoing Development Minister Mitja Gaspari (left) and outgoing Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (right) talking to the press after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Ljubljana
Outgoing Development Minister Mitja Gaspari (left) and outgoing Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (right) talking to the press after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
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