MPs exchange accusations of corruption at emergency session

Ljubljana, 21 February - An emergency session of parliament on Wednesday heard accusations of corruptive practices hurled from both sides of the aisle, as MPs discussed efforts to combat corruption. There was no vote on measures proposed by the largest opposition party SDS since they were turned down by the relevant committee on Tuesday.

Ljubljana Opposition leader Janez Janša addresses MPs at an emergency session of parliament that his party SDS requested. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Opposition leader Janez Janša addresses MPs at an emergency session of parliament that his party SDS requested.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Dominika Švarc Pipan (left), a caretaker justice minister, at an emergency session of parliament dedicated to the fight against corruption. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Dominika Švarc Pipan (left), a caretaker justice minister, at an emergency session of parliament dedicated to the fight against corruption.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana An emergency session of parliament. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
An emergency session of parliament.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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