Impeachment vote indicates parliament impasse continues

Ljubljana, 27 May - Following the rejection of the motion to impeach PM Janez Janša, MPs have offered a range of takes on what, if anything, the outcome of the vote means for the balance of power in parliament. Some accept that the parliament is hung, others insist an early election would be the best option.

Ljubljana
Ruling Democrats (SDS) deputy group head Danijel Krivec speaks to the press after the vote in the National Assembly on an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Ruling Democrats (SDS) deputy group head Danijel Krivec speaks to the press after the vote in the National Assembly on an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Opposition Left deputy group head Matej T. Vatovec speaks to the press after the vote in the National Assembly on an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Ruling Democrats (SDS) deputy group head Danijel Krivec speaks to the press after the vote in the National Assembly on an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Opposition Left deputy group head Matej T. Vatovec speaks to the press after the vote in the National Assembly on an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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