President could continue consultations on new top court judge next week

Ljubljana, 14 May - President Borut Pahor completed two-day consultations on a new member of the Constitutional Court judge with all deputy group leaders on Thursday. Although Andraž Teršek and Barbara Zobec have emerged as potential frontrunners, he could hold another round next week before nominating a candidate that could get elected, his office said.

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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Maša Kociper of the opposition Alenka Bratušek Party (SAB) for consultation on candidates for an upcoming vacancy on the Constitutional Court.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Felice Žiža, the MP for the Italian minority, for consultation on candidates for an upcoming vacancy on the Constitutional Court.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor hosts Zmago Jelničič, the leader of the opposition National Party (SNS), for consultation on candidates for an upcoming vacancy on the Constitutional Court.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Franc Jurša of the junior coalition Pensioners Party (DeSUS) for consultation on candidates for an upcoming vacancy on the Constitutional Court.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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