Slovenia Magna's first choice, but willing to leave, debate hears

Maribor, 7 June - Representatives of Canadian automotive giant Magna on Wednesday reiterated in a debate on the planned paintshop in the Maribor area that Slovenia was the company's first choice for the investment. However, current delays pose an additional risk and could lead to the investor's withdrawal from the country, they noted.

Maribor
A panel discussion on the planned greenfield investment by car maker Magna Steyr on the outskirts of Maribor.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
Aleksandra Podgornik, the president of the Štajersko Chamber of Commerce, speaks at a panel discussion on the planned greenfield investment by car maker Magna Steyr on the outskirts of Maribor.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
Boštjan Gorjup, the president of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS), speaks at a panel discussion on the planned greenfield investment by car maker Magna Steyr on the outskirts of Maribor.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
Car maker Magna Europe Vice President Dieter Althaus speaks at a panel discussion on the company's planned greenfield investment on the outskirts of Maribor.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Maribor
CEO of aluminium producer Impol Edvard Slaček speaks at a panel discussion on the planned greenfield investment by car maker Magna Steyr on the outskirts of Maribor.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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