Proposal to give army limited police powers on hold for now

Ljubljana, 25 March - The government has decided to wait before it formally proposes the activation of a legislative provision that gives the military limited police powers in controlling the border. Before a formal proposal to that effect is made, parliamentary factions will be consulted, Interior Minister Aleš Hojs said on Wednesday.

Ljubljana Interior Minister Aleš Hojs speaks to the press about topical issues related to the coronavirus crisis. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Aleš Hojs speaks to the press about topical issues related to the coronavirus crisis.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Interior Minister Aleš Hojs speaks to the press about topical issues related to the coronavirus crisis. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Aleš Hojs speaks to the press about topical issues related to the coronavirus crisis.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Interior Minister Aleš Hojs speaks to the press about topical issues related to the coronavirus crisis. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Aleš Hojs speaks to the press about topical issues related to the coronavirus crisis.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Interior Minister Aleš Hojs. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA File photo

Ljubljana
Interior Minister Aleš Hojs.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
File photo

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