MP Groups Opposing Janković Not to Pick Up Ballots

Ljubljana, 11 January - In an apparent attempt to prevent defections in today's vote on Prime Minister-designate Zoran Janković, the parties opposing his nomination have reportedly instructed their MPs not to pick up the ballots for the secret vote.

Ljubljana The National Assembly holds a discussion ahead of the vote on giving Positive Slovenia (PS) president Zoran Janković the mandate to form the government. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly holds a discussion ahead of the vote on giving Positive Slovenia (PS) president Zoran Janković the mandate to form the government.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Positive Slovenia (PS) president Zoran Janković addresses the National Assembly ahead of the vote on naming him the prime minister. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Positive Slovenia (PS) president Zoran Janković addresses the National Assembly ahead of the vote on naming him the prime minister.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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