Janković Wins PS Leadership Battle

Brdo pri Kranju, 26 April - Zoran Janković, the mayor of Ljubljana and founder of Positive Slovenia (PS), defeated Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek in Friday's leadership ballot in the ruling party by 422-338 votes.

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The leader of Positive Slovenia, PM Alenka Bratušek addressing the party congress at which she is being challenged for party presidency by PS founder Zoran Janković. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The leader of Positive Slovenia, PM Alenka Bratušek addressing the party congress at which she is being challenged for party presidency by PS founder Zoran Janković.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The 4th congress of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS) at the Brdo Conference Centre, at which PM Alenka Bratušek is being challenged by PS founder Zoran Janković for party presidency. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The 4th congress of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS) at the Brdo Conference Centre, at which PM Alenka Bratušek is being challenged by PS founder Zoran Janković for party presidency.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The leader of Positive Slovenia, PM Alenka Bratušek addressing the party congress at which she is being challenged for party presidency by PS founder Zoran Janković. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The leader of Positive Slovenia, PM Alenka Bratušek addressing the party congress at which she is being challenged for party presidency by PS founder Zoran Janković.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju PM Alenka Bratušek addresses election congress of Positive Slovenia (PS). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
PM Alenka Bratušek addresses election congress of Positive Slovenia (PS).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The leader of Positive Slovenia, PM Alenka Bratušek addressing the party congress at which she is being challenged for party presidency by PS founder Zoran Janković. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The leader of Positive Slovenia, PM Alenka Bratušek addressing the party congress at which she is being challenged for party presidency by PS founder Zoran Janković.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Zoran Janković, mayor of Ljubljana and the founder of the ruling Positive Slovenia, to address the party congress at which he is challenging PM Alenka Bratušek for party presidency. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Zoran Janković, mayor of Ljubljana and the founder of the ruling Positive Slovenia, to address the party congress at which he is challenging PM Alenka Bratušek for party presidency.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Zoran Janković, mayor of Ljubljana and the founder of the ruling Positive Slovenia, addressing the party congress at which he is challenging PM Alenka Bratušekfor party presidency. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Zoran Janković, mayor of Ljubljana and the founder of the ruling Positive Slovenia, addressing the party congress at which he is challenging PM Alenka Bratušekfor party presidency.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković addresses election congress of Positive Slovenia (PS). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković addresses election congress of Positive Slovenia (PS).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Zoran Janković, mayor of Ljubljana and the founder of the ruling Positive Slovenia, addressing the party congress at which he is challenging PM Alenka Bratušekfor party presidency. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Zoran Janković, mayor of Ljubljana and the founder of the ruling Positive Slovenia, addressing the party congress at which he is challenging PM Alenka Bratušekfor party presidency.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The 4th congress of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS) at the Brdo Conference Centre, at which PM Alenka Bratušek is being challenged by PS founder Zoran Janković for party presidency. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The 4th congress of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS) at the Brdo Conference Centre, at which PM Alenka Bratušek is being challenged by PS founder Zoran Janković for party presidency.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Over 100 reporters from 40 media outlets accredited to cover the 4th congress of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS), which has elected Zoran Janković the new party president. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Over 100 reporters from 40 media outlets accredited to cover the 4th congress of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS), which has elected Zoran Janković the new party president.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Some 800 members of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS) meeting for a congress to elect a new leader. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Some 800 members of the ruling Positive Slovenia (PS) meeting for a congress to elect a new leader.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party as PM Alenka Bratušek loses a leadership vote against him at the party congress. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party as PM Alenka Bratušek loses a leadership vote against him at the party congress.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju PM Alenka Bratušek leaving the congress room as the founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković defeats her in the battle for party leadership. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
PM Alenka Bratušek leaving the congress room as the founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković defeats her in the battle for party leadership. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
The founder of Positive Slovenia (PS) Zoran Janković returns to the helm of the party. His victory is expected to lead to the collapse of the ruling coalition.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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