Slovenia: Economic woes lead to political upheaval

Governing party’s popularity hits all-time low; Budget deficit rises, corporate revenues fall

public support for the government of Borut Pahor 

 public support for the government of Borut Pahor

Growing disillusionment with the state of the Slovenian economy has left premier Borut Pahor facing a make-or-break vote in the National Assembly in Ljubljana this month, which will determine his immediate political future. In a high-stakes game of brinkmanship, Pahor, who has led a shaky coalition government since September 2008, has opted to tie the approval of five new ministerial appointees to a vote of confidence in parliament.

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