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Pahor tests support for candidates for C-bank, top court
5. March, 2021
Ljubljana – After consulting heads of parliamentary factions, President Borut Pahor has narrowed down the list of candidates for consideration to put forward to the National Assembly in a renewed attempt to fill a vacancy on the governing board of the central bank and one on the Constitutional Court.
According to a press release issued by his office, Pahor has decided to nominate Tina Žumer for a Banka Slovenije vice-governor should consultations at the end of next week show she enjoys sufficient majority.
Tina Žumer, is a former employee of Banka Slovenije who now works at the European Central Bank.
Slovenia Times
4. February, 2021
Ljubljana – Alenka BratuÅ¡ek, the leader of the opposition party carrying her name, was confirmed as a member of the National Assembly on Wednesday to succeed late Franc Kramar following a session convened in his honour.
In his address, National Assembly Speaker Igor ZorÄiÄ described Kramar as a man of action who earned respect for building bridges between people, while fellow party member MaÅ¡a Kociper said he would be remembered as an upright and proud man.
“He was determined, persevering, full of energy and one of those who through his wisdom, composure and calm voice spread the spirit of cross-party cooperation from these benches,” said the speaker.