New emergency measures in the works

Ljubljana, 17 August - The government identified on Thursday a new set of emergency measures designed to speed up the flood relief effort. These include the creation of a technical office, acceleration of permitting, financial aid to business, and a loan moratorium. The emergency bill will be finalised next week and fast-tracked through parliament.

Ljubljana Labour Minister Luka Mesec speaks to the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ljubljana
Labour Minister Luka Mesec speaks to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ljubljana Minister of Natural Resources Uroš Brežan speaks to the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ljubljana
Minister of Natural Resources Uroš Brežan speaks to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ljubljana Economy Minister Matjaž Han speaks to the press after the weekly cabinet session. Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Matjaž Han speaks to the press after the weekly cabinet session.
Photo: Boštjan Podlogar/STA

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