Mayors, ministers discuss local government funding

Ljubljana, 15 April - The National Council hosted on Monday a consultation on the funding of municipalities, with mayors underlining that per-capita funding should be based on actual expenses so as to avoid cuts in investments. Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič indicated that changes drafted would have a beneficial effect on the autonomy of municipalities.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Peter Dermol, the head of the Association of Urban Municipalities talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Peter Dermol, the head of the Association of Urban Municipalities talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Vladimir Prebilič, the head of the Association of Municipalities talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Vladimir Prebilič, the head of the Association of Municipalities talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Vladimir Prebilič, the head of the Association of Municipalities talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Vladimir Prebilič, the head of the Association of Municipalities talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana National Council President Marko Lotrič talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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National Council President Marko Lotrič talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana The National Council hosting a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
The National Council hosting a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana National Council President Marko Lotrič talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
National Council President Marko Lotrič talking at a consultation on funding of municipalities.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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