Infrastructure Minister Gašperšič survives no confidence vote

Ljubljana, 20 September - Infrastructure Minister Peter Gašperšič survived in parliament on Tuesday a no confidence vote held over what the opposition, especially the United Left (ZL), sees as lack of progress in the planned construction of a second rail track to the port of Koper. Only 13 MPs backed the motion, which required absolute majority or 46 votes.

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Infrastructure Minister Peter Gašperšič rejected all accusations as he defended his tenure during a no confidence vote in parliament.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A parliamentary session dedicated to debate on a motion to oust Infrastructure Minister Peter Gašperšič.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A parliamentary session dedicated to debate on a motion to oust Infrastructure Minister Peter Gašperšič.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A parliamentary session dedicated to debate on a motion to oust Infrastructure Minister Peter Gašperšič.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Miro Cerar (left) arriving at a parliamentary session dedicated to debate on a motion to oust Infrastructure Minister Peter Gašperšič.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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