Presečnik Named Interim Parliamentary Speaker

Ljubljana, 28 January - Jakob Presečnik of the People's Party (SLS) was appointed interim speaker of parliament Monday after MPs took note of the resignation of Gregor Virant following the departure of his Citizens' List (DL) from the coalition.

Ljubljana
Gregor Virant (right) hands over his duties as speaker of the National Assembly to JakobPresečnik, who will act as interim speaker until a new one is appointed.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Gregor Virant (right) hands over his duties as speaker of the National Assembly to Jakob Presečnik, who will act as interim speaker until a new one is appointed.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Gregor Virant (right) hands over his duties as speaker of the National Assembly to JakobPresečnik, who will act as interim speaker until a new one is appointed.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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