Expanded Freedom of Information Act Vetoed over Bad Loans

Ljubljana, 13 March - The upper chamber of parliament narrowly voted in favour of a veto against the expended freedom of information act on Thursday arguing that disclosure requirements should apply to all non-performing loans, not just those transferred to the bad bank.

Ljubljana
The National Council votes on a veto against changes to the freedom of information act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Council votes on a veto against changes to the freedom of information act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Council votes on a veto against changes to the freedom of information act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant addresses the National Council over changes to the freedom of information act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Council votes on a veto against changes to the freedom of information act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Council votes on a veto against changes to the freedom of information act.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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