Parties Remain Divided on Golden Fiscal Rule

Ljubljana, 22 August - A meeting of the heads of parliamentary parties and deputy group leaders on Wednesday brought no progress as regards efforts to insert the golden fiscal rule into the Constitution. Remaining without the support of the opposition, PM Janez Janša said he still allowed for the possibility of tying the issue to a confidence vote.

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša talking to the press after a meeting with parliamentary party presidents and deputy group leaders.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša talking to the press after a meeting with parliamentary party presidents and deputy group leaders.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša talking to the press after a meeting with parliamentary party presidents and deputy group leaders.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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