Govt nods to CETA, adds parliament will have final say

Ljubljana, 13 October - The government said on Thursday it was in favour of signing the CETA free trade agreement between the EU and Canada, while pointing out a final decision had to come from the National Assembly. The parliamentary EU affairs and economy committees are expected to discuss the matter on Monday, a day before the EU council meeting.

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek addresses reporters after the government session. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek addresses reporters after the government session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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