Virant Elected Speaker as PS and SocDems Sidelined

Ljubljana, 21 December - Gregor Virant of the namesake centrist list won 52 votes to be elected speaker of the National Assembly at Wednesday's inaugural session of the National Assembly to overcome a stalemate that saw two failed votes earlier in the day.

Ljubljana New parliamentary Speaker Gregor Virant (centre) addresses the National Assembly after being appointed. Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
New parliamentary Speaker Gregor Virant (centre) addresses the National Assembly after being appointed.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana New parliamentary Speaker Gregor Virant (right) takes over as chair during the maiden session of the National Assembly after being appointed. Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
New parliamentary Speaker Gregor Virant (right) takes over as chair during the maiden session of the National Assembly after being appointed.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana New parliamentary Speaker Gregor Virant (left) shaking hands with his predecessor Ljubo Germic (right). Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
New parliamentary Speaker Gregor Virant (left) shaking hands with his predecessor Ljubo Germic (right).
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

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