Coalition to Look for Alternatives to Select VAT Rise

Ljubljana, 15 November - The coalition discussed alternatives to the currently proposed select VAT rise on Thursday, but no final solution was adopted as the proposals will first be examined by the Finance Ministry. Coalition officials assured reporters that the coalition was solid.

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Economic Development and Technology Minister Radovan Žerjav arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Democrats (SDS) deputies Eva Irgl (right) and Jožef Jerovšek (left) arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Democrats (SDS) deputy Franc Pukšič arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Agriculture and Environment Minister Franc Bogovič arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Democrats (SDS) deputy group leader Jože Tanko arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Education, Science, Culture and Sport Minister Žiga Turk (right) arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Minister for Slovenian Abroad Ljudmila Novak arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Andrej Vizjak arriving at the government HQ for a coalition summit.
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