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Photo: Matej leskošek/STA, Source:KPV01.02.2013
“If anyone deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, it is Father Pedro Opeka for his many years of charity work in one of the poorest regions of the world, where he works with those who need such and similar humanitarian aid the most,” said the PM after today’s government session where cabinet ministers discussed the nomination of Pedro Opeka for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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PM Janša will take over the position of the Minister of Finance
01.02.2013
The Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša has informed the National Assembly that he will temporarily take over the position of the Minister of Finance vacated by Dr Janez Šušteršič. He has also informed the National Assembly that Dr Senko Pličanič's position as Minister of Justice and Public Administration will be temporarily taken over by Zvonko Černač, currently the Minister of Infrastructure and Spatial Planning.
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Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA, source: KPV27.01.2013
During the second day discussion of the Summit EU-CELAC the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, reminded the participating Heads of State and "The EU-CELAC partnership is an extremely important forum for discussion and dealing with the causes of potential mass violence in different parts of the world.
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Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA, source: KPV26.01.2013
Prime Minister attended the 1st Summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) under the title Alliance for Sustainable Development: Promoting Investments of Social and Environmental Quality that started on Saturday in Santiago de Chile. He planted a linden tree of friendship in Ñuñoa district of Santiago de Chile and, on this occasion, also met with representatives of Slovenians living in Chile. On the margins of the Summit, Prime Minister Janša will hold several bilateral meetings.
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Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA, source: KPV24.01.2013
“Slovenia has a government with full authority,” the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, stressed at a press conference following a regular cabinet session, where he also spoke about current issues. He said that he would clarify in detail all charges made against him by the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption, which he did not have the opportunity to address during the proceedings, and rely on all possible legal action to protect his constitutional rights.
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17.01.2013
Ljubljana – At today’s regular session, the Government approved the draft amendments to the Consumer Credit Act, which transfers into national legislation Directive 2011/90/EC, including its main objective, which is to ensure that the average consumer who is not a financial expert has a transparent overview of the market and can compare different offers more easily. This will also increase competition between lenders. The Government also discussed a report on action taken to improve legislation and eliminate administrative obstacles.
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Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA, source: Government Communication Office10.01.2013
The President of the European Council, Herman van Rompuy, telephoned the President of the Slovenian Government, Janez Janša, and expressed personal support regarding the latest political activities in Slovenia. He stressed the significance of political stability when undertaking major reforms and taking measures which are of strategic significance to the country.
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10.01.2013
The Government approved draft amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act, which seeks to improve the efficiency of criminal proceedings by disburdening the police, state prosecutors and courts, as well as to improve legal certainty by eliminating any lack of clarity regarding procedural and legal concepts and making minor improvements to the content of individual legal provisions.
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Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA, source: Cabinet of the PMPM Janez Janša meets Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie
09.01.2013
PM Janša said during the meeting that the relationship between Slovenia and China has developed smoothly in recent years, adding that both sides enjoyed frequent political dialogues and close cooperation in various sections. He also stressed that Slovenia regarded China as its strategic cooperation partner and it highly values its cooperation with China on defense and military. Minister Liang Guanglie's visit is the first official visit of a Chinese defense minister to the Republic of Slovenia.
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Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA, source: Cabinet of the PM08.01.2013
PM Janez Janša met Carinthian Governor Gerhard Dörfler in Ljubljana. They exchanged views on topical issues faced by the Slovenian national community in Austrian Carinthia. The Slovenian Prime Minister informed the Carinthian Governor of the Slovenian national community’s interest to see the Forum for dialogue to be fully operational as soon as possible, and to obtain a systemic solution to the issue of funding of the Slovenian music school in Carinthia.
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