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Prime Minister's Meeting with Employers Marks the Beginning of “Development Dialogue”

The Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the ministers of the crisis group met today in Ljubljana with representatives of employers. Today's meeting marks the beginning of a “Development Dialogue” between representatives of employers, trade unions, young and older generations, farmers, the university and the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

 

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In the Prime Minister's words, this dialogue will remain an intensive discussion until all partners engaged in it reach the conclusion that the economic uncertainty experienced in Slovenia has been overcome. “It is evident from the very structure of the players that we have decided to look for the inevitable compromises if Slovenia wants to use this period of uncertainty and crisis as an opportunity to emerge victorious from it,” stressed Prime Minister Pahor.

 

(Photo: Bor Slana/Bobo)

 

It was agreed at today's meeting that the time has come for Slovenia's economy to restructure.  He also added: “The Slovenian economy, primarily the healthy part of it, can fully rely on the Government to do its utmost to provide assistance.” The part of the economic sector experiencing difficulties but following a development philosophy of long-term competitiveness will also receive help.  However, the part of the economic sector which is having problems for a number of reasons but has no development perspective and would not succeed despite state assistance, will not receive help. “Assistance will be provided to those losing their jobs.   We will endeavour to re-train them and offer them a chance to obtain jobs with a higher added value,” assured the Prime Minister.

 

(Photo: Bor Slana/Bobo)

 

According to the Prime Minister, it was agreed at the meeting that the representatives of employers will draft a memorandum noting their views of the current situation and measures which, in their opinion, should be adopted by the Government in order for all of us to emerge victorious from these uncertain times.