The conservative Slovenian
Democratic Party (Sds) - the main opposition force led by former
Prime Minister Janez Janša - collected the necessary signatures
to hold a referendum to repeal the Artistic Merit Pension
Supplement Act, which was passed last January.
Political controversy erupted over this issue, with the
majority talking of a populist move and campaigning to the
detriment of taxpayers. According to referendum legislation, the
vote should take place no sooner than 30 days after the
referendum is called, which is when the signatures will be
deposited in Parliament, as early as next week. The vote is
expected to be highly polarized and does not require a quorum.
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