Minister Announces Talks on NLB Injection with Other Investors

Ljubljana, 29 February - Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič said on Wednesday that the state could not provide money for the necessary capital injection in the country's biggest bank NLB if it wanted to consolidate the public finances. He announced talks on an injection by other investors, whereas the state would keep a controlling stake in the bank.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič addresses reporters after the weekly government session. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič addresses reporters after the weekly government session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič addresses reporters after the weekly government session. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič addresses reporters after the weekly government session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič addresses reporters after the weekly government session. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič addresses reporters after the weekly government session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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