Parties agree to call referendum on new nuclear unit this year

Ljubljana, 30 January - Slovenia is to hold a referendum this year on whether to build a second nuclear unit to replace the current one at the Krško Nuclear Power Station once its extended lifespan ends in 2043, under a deal reached at Tuesday's cross-party meeting hosted by Prime Minister Robert Golob.

Ljubljana
A political summit on the long-term use of nuclear energy hosted by Prime Minister Robert Golob in Presidential Palace.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Robert Golob hosting a political summit on the long-term use of nuclear energy in Presidential Palace.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
President Nataša Pirc Musar attending a political summit on the long-term use of nuclear energy hosted by Prime Minister Robert Golob in Presidential Palace.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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