Despite Call for Cooperation, Parliament Starts New Term With Wrangle

Ljubljana, 1 August - A call for cooperation among parliamentary groups by President Borut Pahor was promptly ignored as the National Assembly opened its maiden session with a legal wrangle on Friday.

Ljubljana The inaugural session of the new parliament. Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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The inaugural session of the new parliament.
Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana The inaugural session of the new parliament. Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
The inaugural session of the new parliament.
Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana MPs meeting for the inaugural session of parliament. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
MPs meeting for the inaugural session of parliament.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana MPs meeting for the inaugural session of parliament. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
MPs meeting for the inaugural session of parliament.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana MPs meeting for the inaugural session of parliament. President Borut Pahor (right) shaking hands with imprisoned SDS leader Janez Janša. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
MPs meeting for the inaugural session of parliament. President Borut Pahor (right) shaking hands with imprisoned SDS leader Janez Janša.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor addressing new MPs as they meet for the inaugural session. Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing new MPs as they meet for the inaugural session.
Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor addressing new MPs as they meet for the inaugural session. Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing new MPs as they meet for the inaugural session.
Foto: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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