Asta Vrečko new leader of the Left

Ljubljana, 2 September - Culture Minister Asta Vrečko has been elected the new leader of the Left, replacing Luka Mesec, who led the party since the start nearly 10 years ago. Vrečko has been his deputy since 2021 and entered national politics by becoming minister in 2022. Her rival for leadership was MP Miha Kordiš, representative of the party's most radical wing.

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New leader of the Left Asta Vrečko speaking to the press as the party announced the results of the leadership election.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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New leader of the Left Asta Vrečko (centre) with her rivel for leadership MP Miha Kordiš (left) and her predecessor Luka Mesec.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
New leader of the Left Asta Vrečko (centre) with her rivel for leadership MP Miha Kordiš (left) and her predecessor Luka Mesec.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
New leader of the Left Asta Vrečko (centre).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
New leader of the Left Asta Vrečko speaking to the press as the party announced the results of the leadership election.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
New leader of the Left Asta Vrečko speaking to the press as the party announced the results of the leadership election.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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