Virant Ouster Vote Defeated Despite PS Boycott

Ljubljana, 4 April - The opposition fell seven votes short of toppling Interior Minister Gregor Virant in an interpellation motion on Friday, as the unity of the ruling coalition was severely shaken by a boycott of the vote from the main partner.

Ljubljana
MP Ivan Vogrin presents his motion to oust Interior Minister Gregor Virant in an address to the National Assembly.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant responds to an opposition-sponsored motion for a no-confidence vote against him.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant responds to an opposition-sponsored motion for a no-confidence vote against him.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant responds to an opposition-sponsored motion for a no-confidence vote against him.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Gregor Virant responds to an opposition-sponsored motion for a no-confidence vote against him.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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