SDS and minister exchange accusations as no-confidence debate starts

Ljubljana, 15 June - The opposition Democrats (SDS) accused Labour Minister Anja Kopač Mrak of abusing her powers to try to conceal mistakes made in a controversial child custody case as parliament started to debate a motion to dismiss her on Wednesday. She responded by saying she was being targeted for refusing to participate in an orchestrated political reality show.

Ljubljana
National Assembly debates motion to oust Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Anja Kopač Mrak (pictured).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
National Assembly debates motion to oust Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Anja Kopač Mrak (pictured).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
National Assembly debates motion to oust Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Anja Kopač Mrak (pictured).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
National Assembly debates motion to oust Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Anja Kopač Mrak (pictured).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
National Assembly debates motion to oust Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Anja Kopač Mrak (pictured).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
National Assembly debates motion to oust Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Minister Anja Kopač Mrak.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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