Brglez passing MP seat to SMC, Novak to younger colleague

Ljubljana, 27 May - Two of the eight Slovenian members elected to the European Parliament on Sunday have so far served as deputies in the National Assembly, which means their seats will pass to the candidates placing behind them on the respective party ticket in the 2018 general election. In one case this will affect the balance of power within the ruling coalition.

Ljubljana Tadeja Šuštar (left) to succeed Ljudmila Novak as New Slovenia (NSi) deputy at the National assembly. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA File photo

Ljubljana
Tadeja Šuštar (left) to succeed Ljudmila Novak as New Slovenia (NSi) deputy at the National assembly.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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Ljubljana Dušan Verbič from the Modern Centre Party (SMC) to replace SocDem MEP elect Milan Brglez as substitute MP. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

Ljubljana
Dušan Verbič from the Modern Centre Party (SMC) to replace SocDem MEP elect Milan Brglez as substitute MP.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA
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