SMC pushes through deal with doctors as junior partners protest

Ljubljana, 1 December - The government on Thursday endorsed the signing of a controversial agreement that aims to end the doctors' strike, after the ruling Modern Centre Party (SMC) brushed aside concerns by both junior coalition partners. But the deal also takes the government on a collision course with other public sector trade unions.

Ljubljana FM and DeSUS leader Karl Erjavec (in the middle) speaking to the press after the government session. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
FM and DeSUS leader Karl Erjavec (in the middle) speaking to the press after the government session.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana PM Miro Cerar speaking to the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
PM Miro Cerar speaking to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana PM Miro Cerar speaking to the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
PM Miro Cerar speaking to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana PM Miro Cerar speaking to the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
PM Miro Cerar speaking to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana FM and DeSUS leader Karl Erjavec (in the middle) speaking to the press after the government session. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
FM and DeSUS leader Karl Erjavec (in the middle) speaking to the press after the government session.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana FM and DeSUS leader Karl Erjavec (in the middle) speaking to the press after the government session. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
FM and DeSUS leader Karl Erjavec (in the middle) speaking to the press after the government session.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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