Coalition backs Kogovšek Šalamon for new top court judge

Ljubljana, 11 October - Neža Kogovšek Šalamon, a former head of the Peace Institute, emerged as a likely new Constitutional Court judge on Tuesday, receiving the nod from all three coalition parties during talks with President Borut Pahor. The coalition is also united on the appointment of a new central bank vice-governor, while the EU Court judge situation remains open.

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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Jelka Godec of the Democrats (SDS) for consultations on candidates for a Constitutional Court judge, central bank vice-governor and EU Court judge.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Italian MP Felice Žiža for consultations on candidates for a Constitutional Court judge, central bank vice-governor and EU Court judge.
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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Italian MP Felice Žiža for consultations on candidates for a Constitutional Court judge, central bank vice-governor and EU Court judge.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Borut Sajovic of the Freedom Movement for consultations on candidates for a Constitutional Court judge, central bank vice-governor and EU Court judge.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Jani Prednik of the Social Democrats (SD) for consultations on candidates for a Constitutional Court judge, central bank vice-governor and EU Court judge.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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President Borut Pahor (left) hosts Jožef Horvat of New Slovenia (NSi) for consultations on candidates for a Constitutional Court judge, central bank vice-governor and EU Court judge.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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