Iztok Purič appointed new cohesion and development minister

Ljubljana, 19 December - The National Assembly appointed Iztok Purič new minister without portfolio in charge of development and cohesion policy in a 45:30 vote on Wednesday. He is replacing Marko Bandelli, who was forced to resign in mid-November over delays in producing a report on EU funds phasing and meddling in the local elections.

Ljubljana The National Assembly appoints Iztok Purič minister without portfolio for development and European cohesion policy. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA File photo.

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The National Assembly appoints Iztok Purič minister without portfolio for development and European cohesion policy.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
File photo.

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