PM Says Slovenia Cannot Afford Snap Poll

Ljubljana, 24 January - After the junior coalition Citizens's List (DL) left the coalition on Wednesday, PM Janez Janša said at a press conference on Thursday that Slovenia could not afford early election at this point. He also said that considering the current election system, a snap poll might not bring any major changes or more stability.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša speaks about political crisis after government session.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana PM Janez Janša talking about government plans following the exit of the DL from the coalition. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Janez Janša talking about government plans following the exit of the DL from the coalition.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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