Finance Minister Čufer Survives No-Confidence Vote

Ljubljana, 21 November - Finance Minister Uroš Čufer survived a no-confidence vote early on Thursday, as the coalition closed ranks and voted against the opposition's motion. Only 28 opposition deputies, mostly from the ranks of the Democrats (SDS), voted in favour and 48 were against.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Uroš Čufer (in focus) looks on as SDS deputy Zvonko Černač (foreground) presents the ousting motion against him. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Uroš Čufer (in focus) looks on as SDS deputy Zvonko Černač (foreground) presents the ousting motion against him.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Uroš Čufer (background) looks on as SDS deputy Zvonko Černač presents the ousting motion against him. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Uroš Čufer (background) looks on as SDS deputy Zvonko Černač presents the ousting motion against him.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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