Govt Puts Public Finances Bill on Parliamentary Fast Track

Ljubljana, 12 April - The government adopted on Thursday the bill on the balancing of public finances despite failing to come to an agreement with the unions on spending cuts. Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič stressed that the government offer to unions to negotiate on the final form of the law still stands.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič address the press after a government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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