President Not to Propose PM-Designate, July Vote Likely

Ljubljana, 14 May - President Borut Pahor notified parliamentary Speaker Janko Veber on Wednesday that he will not propose a PM-designate to the National Assembly, opening the path to a snap election. Pahor said his decision is justified and based on the consultations with the deputy groups in the past two days.

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President Borut Pahor (right) meets parliamentary Speaker Janko Veber
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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President Borut Pahor speaks to the press after meeting parliamentary Speaker Janko Veber
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor speaks to the press after meeting parliamentary Speaker Janko Veber
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor speaks to the press after meeting parliamentary Speaker Janko Veber
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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