Parliament divided on labour minister, two unaffiliated MPs back her

Ljubljana, 15 June - Opening statements by deputy groups confirmed in parliament on Wednesday that Labour Minister Anja Kopač Mrak is facing a very close no-confidence vote. Support expressed by two unaffiliated MPs however indicates Kopač Mrak will make it.

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 (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

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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