Janša announces referendum over UN migrations pact

Ljubljana, 21 November - Democrat (SDS) leader Janez Janša announced his party would seek an advisory referendum on the UN Global Compact for Migration as discussion in parliament reaffirmed the divide among parties on the matter. At the same time, around 200 protesters gathered outside the parliament in opposition to the deal.

Ljubljana The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS). Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS).
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Democrat (SDS) leader Janez Janša announces a referendum on the UN Global Compact for Migration at an emergency session devoted to the deal. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Democrat (SDS) leader Janez Janša announces a referendum on the UN Global Compact for Migration at an emergency session devoted to the deal.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS). Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS).
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS). Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS).
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS). Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly discusses UN Global Compact for Migration in an emergency session at the behest of the Democrats (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi) and National Party (SNS).
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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