Govt puts forward EUR 3bn stimulus package, expands aid to individuals

Ljubljana, 29 March - The government has adopted a new stimulus package meant mitigate the impact of coronavirus. It upgraded some of the initial measures supporting companies and expanded them to the self-employed, pensioners and other vulnerable groups. Estimated at EUR 3 billion, the package includes bonuses for vital staff and a pay cut for public office holders.

Ljubljana, Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana,
Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana, Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana,
Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA File photo

Ljubljana
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
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Ljubljana, Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana,
Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana, Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana,
Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana, Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana,
Prime Minister Janez Janša at govt press conference on stimulus package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Frankfurt Bank notes Photo: Xinhua/STA File photo

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Bank notes
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