Minister Kustec, coalition reject criticism as opposition claims she must go

Ljubljana, 15 March - Education Minister Simona Kustec's handling of school closures took centre stage as the National Assembly debated Monday a motion to oust her. The leftist opposition claims the minister should have acted more resolutely to return kids to school as soon as possible, while Kustec and the coalition dismiss the criticism as politicking.

Ljubljana
Education Minister Simona Kustec defending her actions as the National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in her.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Education Minister Simona Kustec defending her actions as the National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in her.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Education Minister Simona Kustec defending her actions as the National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in her.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Education Minister Simona Kustec defending her actions as the National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in her.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in Education Minister Simona Kustec (squatting).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in Education Minister Simona Kustec.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in Education Minister Simona Kustec (centre).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly debates an opposition-sponsored motion of no confidence in Education Minister Simona Kustec (centre).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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