Media Speculate Technocrat Government in the Making

Ljubljana, 22 August - Media are rife with speculations Wednesday that Prime Minister Janez Janša is making preparations for his exit from power due to the inability to secure cross-partisan support for unpopular reforms.

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Gregor Virant, head of the Citizens' List (DL), in a doorstep statement as coalition leaders meet ahead of a key cross-party meeting.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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Coalition leaders meet ahead of a key cross-party meeting.
Pictured: Matej Tonin (left) and Defence Minister Aleš Hojs, both New Slovenia (NSi).
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Coalition leaders meet ahead of a key cross-party meeting.
Pictured: Radovan Žerjav (left), head of the People's Party (SLS), and Gregor Virant, head of the Citizens' List (DL).
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Head of the Pensioners' Party (DeSUS Karl Erjavec surrounded by reporters as coalition leaders meet ahead of a key cross-party meeting.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Coalition leaders meet ahead of a key cross-party meeting.
Pictured: Radovan Žerjav (left), head of the People's Party (SLS), and Gregor Virant, head of the Citizens' List (DL).
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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