Slovenian Government May Collapse Amid European Debt Crisis
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Slovenia’s government will probably fall at a confidence vote today, plunging the first former communist euro-region member into turmoil as it struggles to control public spending amid Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis.
Lawmakers in Ljubljana began debate on the confidence motion and are expected to vote later in the day as Prime Minister Borut Pahor presents five ministers to replace officials from two parties that left the government over disagreements on pensions and early elections. The Cabinet’s ouster is likely to lead to a general vote as early as December.