NEWS
Prime Minister’s press conference
At a press conference today, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, outlined the major resolutions and decisions adopted by the Government at its 17th regular session. Among other measures, the Government adopted the Resolution on the National Programme for the Prevention of Domestic Violence for the period 2009–2014 and submitted it to the National Assembly for discussion. The Resolution is aimed at linking measures of different ministries and providing effective activities for the prevention of domestic violence.
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The Government also adopted the proposal for a law amending the Attorneys Act, which leaves the Attorneys Price List unchanged and once more gives the Bar Association the power to co-decide on establishing appropriate relationships and on evaluating particular services, while taking account of the demanding nature of particular tasks and the responsibility entailed. The proposal increases attorneys’ disciplinary liability and re-establishes the system of collective insurance against professional risks to cover attorneys’ liability through their professional association.
The Government today adopted the proposal for a Decree amending the Decree on financial incentives for foreign direct investments. The proposal introduces the possibility of providing financial incentives for major investment projects to encourage foreign direct investments, and aims to enable the Government to work proactively to attract investment that will both create quality jobs and deliver significant added value.
Asked by journalists about resolutions and recommendations related to the payment of emoluments and attendance fees to members of supervisory boards, and the scale of salaries and benefits of members of management boards in state-owned companies, Prime Minister Pahor replied that if the situation in this area did not improve, and the resolutions and recommendations were not taken into account, this area would be governed by law.
With regard to the financial and economic crisis, Prime Minister Pahor said that Slovenia, like all other countries, was part of the global economy and would not be able to solve the crisis alone. Certainly, that fact could not be used as an excuse for inaction. According to Mr Pahor, Slovenia operates in two strategic directions – towards a development turnaround, including structural reforms and the restructuring of economies, and towards strengthened social cohesion. "The financial and economic crisis is increasingly affecting the social sector and an ever-widening circle of people. By applying clear-cut and proper budget policy instruments, the state must ensure that no one lags behind because of the crisis," added Mr Pahor.
Before concluding the press-conference, Prime Minister Pahor made a statement on the newly discovered mass graves in the Barbara rov ditch of the Huda Jama Mine. "The uncovered post-war mass execution sights reveal a tragic Slovenian and European history and remind our country that appropriate conduct is required, entailing also the adoption of the Victims of War Violence Act, the Grave Sites Act and construction of a common memorial for the victims of war and revolutionary violence. The Slovenian Government supports the work of the investigating and judicial authorities, which must take all steps to conduct a thorough criminal investigation, while historians must tell the truth about post-war executions. It should be stressed that respect for all who die is essential. We have to face the dark shadows of the past and imprint them into our collective memory. At the same time, we reject any kind of politicisation and abuse of victims for political purposes, whichever side they may come from, and even from other countries. We have a responsibility to our common European history and future, and therefore we should seek to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of war and the post-war tragedy," said the Prime Minister. He added that, along with the Slovenian President, Dr Danilo Türk, he would meet on Wednesday with the Commission of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for identification of post-war mass graves. The Commission will inform Prime Minister Pahor and President Türk about its past work and advise them on the future resolution of this issue.