Deal on Fiscal Rule Remains Elusive

Ljubljana, 5 May - A meeting of party leaders aimed at finding common ground on amendments to the Constitution that are seen as key to put Slovenia's public finances back on track ended without a deal late on Sunday as the coalition and opposition remained divided on when the fiscal rule should take effect.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek speaks to the press after party leaders failed to reach a deal on when the fiscal rule would take effect Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek speaks to the press after party leaders failed to reach a deal on when the fiscal rule would take effect
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek speaks to the press after party leaders failed to reach a deal on when the fiscal rule would take effect Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek speaks to the press after party leaders failed to reach a deal on when the fiscal rule would take effect
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek speaks to the press after party leaders failed to reach a deal on when the fiscal rule would take effect Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek speaks to the press after party leaders failed to reach a deal on when the fiscal rule would take effect
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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