Pahor Warns Govt About Austerity Package

Ljubljana, 4 April - Former PM and leader of the opposition Social Democrats (SD) Borut Pahor warned Wednesday the government not to send the austerity package into parliament before it is agreed with social partners. If the package is rejected in a referendum, the problems will only get bigger and a political crisis may ensue, he warned.

Ljubljana
Social Democrats' leader Borut Pahor (centre) comments on the austerity package proposed by the government.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Social Democrats' leader Borut Pahor comments on the austerity package proposed by the government.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Social Democrats' leader Borut Pahor comments on the austerity package proposed by the government.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Social Democrats' leader Borut Pahor comments on the austerity package proposed by the government.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
The opposition Social Democrats hold a press conference to comment on the austerity package proposed by the government.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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