Bandelli resigns as development and EU cohesion funds minister

Ljubljana, 13 November - Marko Bandelli has resigned as development and EU cohesion funds minister after being told to do so or face dismissal by Prime Minister Marjan Šarec. The decision was announced after a session of the Alenka Bratušek Party (SAB), whose head accused Šarec of using double standards, while she also announced a stepped-up push for higher pensions.

Ljubljana Development and Cohesion Policy Minister Marko Bandelli before a session of the Alenka Bratušek Party (SAB). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Development and Cohesion Policy Minister Marko Bandelli before a session of the Alenka Bratušek Party (SAB).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Marko Bandelli talking to the press. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Marko Bandelli talking to the press.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Marko Bandelli talking to the press. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Marko Bandelli talking to the press.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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