SD Commits to Welfare State as Congress Upgrades Party Programme

Medvode, 7 July - The Social Democrats (SD) have backed changes to their 2006 party programme, strengthening their commitment to the welfare state and justice, and preparing for a potential snap poll. President Igor Lukšič believes the SD has emerged stronger from the congress, which ended late last night.

Medvode President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode
President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode
President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode
President Igor Lukšič addressing some 400 delegates at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode Some 400 delegates taking part in the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode
Some 400 delegates taking part in the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode Some 400 delegates taking part in the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode
Some 400 delegates taking part in the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode Some 400 delegates taking part in the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode
Some 400 delegates taking part in the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode SD leader Igor Lukšič (centre) and Speaker of the National Assembly Janko Veber (left) at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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SD leader Igor Lukšič (centre) and Speaker of the National Assembly Janko Veber (left) at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode SD leader Igor Lukšič (centre) and Speaker of the National Assembly Janko Veber (left) at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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SD leader Igor Lukšič (centre) and Speaker of the National Assembly Janko Veber (left) at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Medvode SD leader Igor Lukšič (centre) and Speaker of the National Assembly Janko Veber (left) at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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SD leader Igor Lukšič (centre) and Speaker of the National Assembly Janko Veber (left) at the 9th congress of the coalition Social Democrats (SD).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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