Centre-Left Coalition Taking Shape as NSi Signals Reluctance

Ljubljana, 7 August - The outlines of the new government coalition are becoming clearer after the latest round of talks Thursday. While centre-left partners largely appear on board, the centre-right New Slovenia (NSi) hinted it was "moving away" though all options are still open.

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Ljudmila Novak, president of New Slovenia (NSi), talks to reporters after talks with the likely PM-designate Miro Cerar.
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Ljudmila Novak, president of New Slovenia (NSi), talks to reporters after talks with the likely PM-designate Miro Cerar.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Ljudmila Novak, president of New Slovenia (NSi), talks to reporters after talks with the likely PM-designate Miro Cerar.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Ljudmila Novak, president of New Slovenia (NSi), talks to reporters after talks with the likely PM-designate Miro Cerar.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Social Democrats (SD) head Dejan Židan talking to the press as coalition talks continue.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Social Democrats (SD) head Dejan Židan talking to the press as coalition talks continue.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Social Democrats (SD) head Dejan Židan talking to the press as coalition talks continue.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Social Democrats (SD) head Dejan Židan talking to the press as coalition talks continue.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) representative Ivan Geržina talking to the press as coalition talks continue.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) representative Ivan Geržina talking to the press as coalition talks continue.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Miro Cerar of the SMC party talking to the press ahead of coalition talks.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Miro Cerar of the SMC party talking to the press ahead of coalition talks.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Miro Cerar of the SMC party talking to the press ahead of coalition talks.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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