Committee Endorses Finance Minister Candidate

Ljubljana, 9 February - The parliamentary finance and monetary committee unanimously confirmed former director of the government Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development Janez Šušteršič for finance minister. Among his priorities will be cutting public spending by 8%, simplifying the fiscal system and attracting foreign investors.

Ljubljana Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič (left) is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič (left) is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance minister candidate Janez Šušteršič is endorsed by relevant parliamentary committee.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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