MPs pass new coronacrisis package, envisage contact tracing app

Ljubljana, 9 July - Parliament has passed a legislative package meant to prepare Slovenia for the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic, including with a legal basis for a contact tracing app - the most controversial item in the bill. The app took flack from left-leaning opposition MPs, but the bill was nevertheless passed in a 50:23 vote on Thursday.

Ljubljana Labour Minister Janez Ciglar Kralj addresses MPs during a debate on the fourth stimulous package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Labour Minister Janez Ciglar Kralj addresses MPs during a debate on the fourth stimulous package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana MPs discuss the fourth stimulus package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
MPs discuss the fourth stimulus package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana MPs discuss the fourth stimulous package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
MPs discuss the fourth stimulous package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana MPs discuss the fourth stimulous package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
MPs discuss the fourth stimulous package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana MPs discuss the fourth stimulous package. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
MPs discuss the fourth stimulous package.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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