Janša: Slovenia Lagging Behind in Fiscal Consolidation

Brussels, 2 March - Prime Minister Janez Janša said Friday that comparisons with other EU members in terms of austerity and economic reforms show that Slovenia is falling behind in dealing with the crisis. "Slovenia is lagging especially in terms of fiscal consolidation," the prime minister said after the two-day EU summit held in Brussels.

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Janez Janša at the press conference following the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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