Ex-MP Andrej Magajna joins presidential race

Ljubljana, 18 August - Andrej Magajna, leader of the non-parliamentary New Social Democracy, has joined the presidential race ahead of the October election. He pointed to democratic deficit, non-functioning oversight institutions and corruption as some of Slovenia's main problems as he presented his plans at a news conference on Thursday.

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna (centre), a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna (centre), a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna, a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna (right), a former MP, side by side with referendum campaigner Vili Kovačič as he announces his intention to stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna (right), a former MP, side by side with referendum campaigner Vili Kovačič as he announces his intention to stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Andrej Magajna (centre), a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Andrej Magajna (centre), a former MP, announces he will stand in the 23 October presidential election.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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