Barroso Confident Slovenia Up to the Task, Bratušek Rejects Bailout Talk

Brussels, 9 April - Slovenia faces important challenges, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said after talks with Slovenian PM Alenka Bratušek, adding that he was confident that the country was up to the task. This was echoed by Bratušek, who rejected speculation Slovenia would need a bailout.

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (left) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (left) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (left) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (pictured) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (left) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (pictured) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (pictured) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (left) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
PM Alenka Bratušek (left) pledges Slovenia will tackle key challenges decisively as she addresses the press alongside European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during her first official trip abroad.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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