Stability Programme Unveiled, Coalition Debates Higher VAT, Crisis Tax

Ljubljana, 6 May - A VAT hike and the introduction of a crisis tax are among the potential measures being coordinated in ongoing talks among coalition partners after PM Alenka Bratušek presented to them on Monday the National Reform Programme and the Stability Programme, two key documents Slovenia is expected to submit to Brussels by 9 May.

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Labour Minister Anja Kopač Mrak arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
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Defence Minister Roman Jakič arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
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National Assembly Speaker Jano Veber arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
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Health Minister Tomaž Gantar arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
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Education, Science and Sport Minister Jernej Pikalo arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
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Coalition representatives meet to discuss the National Reform Programme and Stability Programme.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek (right) arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
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Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek (right) arrives at Brdo pri Kranju for a coalition summit.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Coalition representatives meet to discuss the National Reform Programme and Stability Programme.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Coalition representatives meet to discuss the National Reform Programme and Stability Programme.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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