Slovenia’s Nationalist Leader Backs Legislation Critics Say Favors Rich

Slovenian lawmakers aligned with nationalist leader Janez Jansa pushed through a series of legislative amendments that critics say favor the Alpine country’s rich.

In a vote that showed Jansa controls a majority in parliament, legislators on Monday backed changes that include lowering the value-added tax on 15 staple goods, power and fuel, as well as capping social contributions for gross wages above €7,500 ($8,830).