Šarec picks Janez Lenarčič, Slovenia's ambassador to EU, for commissioner

Ljubljana, 17 July - PM Marjan Šarec has put forward Janez Lenarčič, Slovenia's permanent representative to the EU, as the country's candidate for European commissioner. Describing the career diplomat as an experienced expert, Šarec told the press that coalition partners had already been notified of the proposal, which will be discussed by the government on Thursday.

Ljubljana PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Marjan Šarec speaks to the press about his pick for Slovenia's EU commissioner.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Slovenian Ambassador to the EU Janez Lenarčič. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Slovenian Ambassador to the EU Janez Lenarčič.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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