Coalition row over doctors' deal escalates

Ljubljana, 30 November - Tensions in the coalition over a strike-freezing deal the health minister made with doctors built up on Wednesday, a day before the government is to decide on the matter. With both junior coalition partners renouncing support, one of the coalition leaders suggested the development could presage a snap election.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Miro Cerar (left) and Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc giving a statement for the press after visiting the UKC Ljubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Miro Cerar (left) and Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc giving a statement for the press after visiting the UKC Ljubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Miro Cerar (left) and Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc giving a statement for the press after visiting the UKC Ljubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Miro Cerar (left) and Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc giving a statement for the press after visiting the UKC Ljubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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