Only coalition supports rail upgrade bill, referendum looming

Ljubljana, 20 April - The coalition and opposition were split on the government-sponsored bill on a rail upgrade between the port of Koper and the inland hub of Divača in Thursday's parliamentary debate. The opposition feels many questions regarding the project are still open and a civil initiative may push for a referendum.

Ljubljana
The April session of the National Assembly opens with debate on the Koper-Divača second railway track bill
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The April session of the National Assembly opens with debate on the Koper-Divača second railway track bill
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The April session of the National Assembly opens with debate on the Koper-Divača second railway track bill
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The April session of the National Assembly opens with debate on the Koper-Divača second railway track bill
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The April session of the National Assembly opens with debate on the Koper-Divača second railway track bill
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The April session of the National Assembly opens with debate on the Koper-Divača second railway track bill
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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