Janković Loses Vote for PM-Elect

Ljubljana, 11 January - Zoran Janković failed to be appointed prime minister-elect, mustering 42 votes, four short of the needed absolute majority in Wednesday's vote in the National Assembly.

Ljubljana Positive Slovenia (PS) leader Zoran Janković talking to the press after the National Assembly rejected him as PM-designate. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Positive Slovenia (PS) leader Zoran Janković talking to the press after the National Assembly rejected him as PM-designate.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Positive Slovenia (PS) leader Zoran Janković entering the main assembly hall of the parliament. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Positive Slovenia (PS) leader Zoran Janković entering the main assembly hall of the parliament.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates candidacy of Zoran Janković of general election winner Positive Slovenia (PS) for prime minister. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates candidacy of Zoran Janković of general election winner Positive Slovenia (PS) for prime minister.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Parliament debates candidacy of Zoran Janković of general election winner Positive Slovenia (PS) for prime minister. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Parliament debates candidacy of Zoran Janković of general election winner Positive Slovenia (PS) for prime minister.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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