Economy minister denies allegations in ouster motion

Ljubljana, 11 June - The National Assembly started debating an ouster motion against Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Počivalšek on Thursday. The opposition is accusing him of corruption in the procurement of medical equipment during the coronavirus epidemic. Počivalšek denied the allegations, saying they were malicious and exaggerated lies.

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek (standing) addresses MPs at the outset of a session dedicated to a motion of no confidence in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Janša (bottom left) and members of his cabinet at the National Assembly as MPs debate a motion of no confidence in Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Janša (bottom left) and members of his cabinet at the National Assembly as MPs debate a motion of no confidence in Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek in connection with the purchasing of personal protective equipment.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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