Key Fiscal Consolidation Measures Confirmed in Parliament

Ljubljana, 22 May - The National Assembly passed legislation Tuesday putting into law the public sector pay deal signed by the government and trade unions on Monday and the government's motion to raise VAT, both constituent parts of fiscal consolidation measures. The changes were passed in a 49:32 vote.

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discussing the recently sealed deal with trade unions on cutting the public sector wage bill with which the government plans to save several millions of euros.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discussing the recently sealed deal with trade unions on cutting the public sector wage bill with which the government plans to save several millions of euros.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discussing the recently sealed deal with trade unions on cutting the public sector wage bill with which the government plans to save several millions of euros.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discussing the recently sealed deal with trade unions on cutting the public sector wage bill with which the government plans to save several millions of euros.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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