Parties gearing up for snap election, but leaving all options open

Ljubljana, 30 January - Several parliamentary parties announced on Thursday they were starting preparations for a snap election after the resignation of Prime Minister Marjan Šarec, but their statements suggest they are leaving all options open, including talks on a new coalition.

Ljubljana Social Democrat (SD) president Dejan Židan speaks to the press after the party's presidency initiated preparations for a snap election. Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

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Social Democrat (SD) president Dejan Židan speaks to the press after the party's presidency initiated preparations for a snap election.
Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

Ljubljana SDS deputy Jelka Godec. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA File photo

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SDS deputy Jelka Godec.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

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